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Exterior rear view mirror with an electrical connection to an electrical component housed in the exterior rear view mirror housing

  • US 8,602,569 B2
  • Filed: 06/21/2011
  • Issued: 12/10/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An exterior rear view mirror assembly for a motor vehicle, said exterior rear view mirror assembly comprising:

  • an exterior rear view mirror housing defining an inner wall and an opening;

    a backing plate movably secured with said exterior rear view mirror housing;

    a mirror secured with said backing plate and visible through said opening;

    an electrical component at least partly housed inside said exterior rear view mirror housing, said electrical component having a connection cable;

    a plug connection including a first plug part electrically connected to said electrical component by a connection cable, said plug connection including a second plug part associated to the first plug part, wherein said second plug part is fixedly secured to said inner wall of said exterior rear view mirror housing; and

    a clip connection between said exterior rear view mirror housing and said second plug part to secure said second plug part to said exterior rear view mirror housing.

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