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INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

  • US 20140133043A1
  • Filed: 11/04/2013
  • Published: 05/15/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle, said interior rearview mirror assembly comprising:

  • a mirror reflective element comprising at least one transparent substrate and a mirror reflector established at a surface of said at least one transparent substrate;

    a mirror backplate disposed to the rear of said mirror reflective element;

    a mounting base formed separate from said mirror backplate and configured for attachment at an interior portion of a vehicle, said mounting base comprising a ball member;

    a socket element formed separate from said mirror backplate and separate from said mounting base, wherein said socket element is attachable at said mirror backplate, and wherein said socket element is configured to pivotally attach to said ball member of said mounting base to form a ball and socket pivot joint; and

    wherein, with said socket element attached at said mirror backplate, said socket element pivotally attaches to said ball member to pivotally mount said mirror backplate and said mirror reflective element at said mounting base.

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