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Key system for a mirror assembly

  • US 6,814,336 B2
  • Filed: 08/23/2002
  • Issued: 11/09/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A locking system for adjustably mounting a mirror with a motor vehicle comprising:

  • a locking device for mounting a repositionable support arm to a vehicle;

    said support arm adapted to support said mirror;

    said locking device including an extension adapted to be secured to said motor vehicle having a spherical surface and a complementary extension to be secured to said support arm having a complementary spherical surface;

    an opening formed in said spherical surface and an opening formed in said complementary spherical surface;

    a shoulder formed adjacent at least one of said openings;

    a key having an integral engagement end;

    a spring carried by said key;

    wherein, said support arm is adjusted to a desired position with said complementary spherical surface engaged over said spherical surface with said openings aligned, and said key extending through said openings with said engagement end positioned in contact with said shoulder, said spring being compressed between said key and said extension urging said spherical and complementary spherical surfaces into locking engagement fixing said locking devices in said adjusted position.

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