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 about the pivot point; and
a position sensor, including an integral dampener, the position sensor detecting displacement of the backing assembly while dampening movement of the position sensor.
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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 about the pivot point; and
a position sensor, including an integral dampener, the position sensor detecting displacement of the backing assembly while dampening movement of the position sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. 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; and
a position sensor with an integral dampener unit being attached at one end to the backing assembly and at another end to the mirror housing. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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