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Vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly with actuator

  • US 6,325,520 B1
  • Filed: 09/13/2000
  • Issued: 12/04/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An exterior rearview mirror assembly for large vehicles, such as trucks and vans, said exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising:

  • a reflective mirror element;

    a support bracket being adapted for mounting to a vehicle;

    a mirror casing secured to said support bracket;

    an actuator having an actuator housing and a movable portion for engaging said reflective element, said movable portion provided at one side of said actuator housing, said actuator housing having a recessed central portion and a raised peripheral portion having a planar surface extending around said central portion and facing said bracket from said central portion and on an opposite side of said actuator housing from said movable portion, said central portion of said actuator housing being mounted to said support bracket, said reflective mirror element being supported by said actuator, said casing providing a housing for said support bracket, said actuator, and said reflective mirror element;

    bearing contact being provided between said support bracket and at least a portion of said planar surface of said actuator housing, said planar surface contacting said bearing contact whereby said assembly has reduced vibration and improved stability.

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