Potentiometer for motorized mirror
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1. A mirror assembly for a vehicle comprising:
- a mirror housing;
a reflective element;
a backing assembly supported by the mirror housing, the backing assembly supporting the reflective element, the backing assembly having a pivot point about which the backing assembly and the reflective element pivot;
an electric motor mounted to the mirror housing, the electric motor being responsive to an electrical input to displace the backing assembly and supported reflective element about the pivot point;
a combination positioning sensor and dampener assembly operatively connected to the backing assembly and the mirror housing, the combination position sensor and dampener assembly dampening movement of the backing assembly and generating an output signal in accordance with displacement of the backing assembly with respect to the mirror housing.
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Abstract
A position sensing device for a mirror assembly displaced by an electric motor for a mirror assembly having a memory unit which relies upon position information. The position sensing device connects directly between the housing reinforcement member and the mirror glass. The position sensing device also includes inherent damping capabilities. A dampening assembly provides additional damping capabilities, thereby further limiting vibration of the mirror due to road and wind vibration.
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1. A mirror assembly for a vehicle comprising:
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a mirror housing;
a reflective element;
a backing assembly supported by the mirror housing, the backing assembly supporting the reflective element, the backing assembly having a pivot point about which the backing assembly and the reflective element pivot;
an electric motor mounted to the mirror housing, the electric motor being responsive to an electrical input to displace the backing assembly and supported reflective element about the pivot point;
a combination positioning sensor and dampener assembly operatively connected to the backing assembly and the mirror housing, the combination position sensor and dampener assembly dampening movement of the backing assembly and generating an output signal in accordance with displacement of the backing assembly with respect to the mirror housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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