Patent ID: 11927298
Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F  B | IPC B  F

Claim 11:
12. A method of adjusting pivot torque on a pivot of a rearview assembly, comprising:
providing a mounting element for a rearview assembly, the mounting element comprising:
a mount removably attachable to a button, the mount having a first end defining a tapered channel and a second end;

a pivot capable of supporting the rearview assembly, comprising a first end and a pivot ball;
a pivot cup disposed at least partially within the tapered channel defined by the first end of the mount, the pivot cup having fingers extending from a first end and a generally flat annular surface having an outer diameter at a second end, the pivot cup being operable to at least partially accept the pivot ball and to exert a pivot torque on the pivot ball;
a coil spring having a first end, a second end, and an outer diameter that is generally the same as the generally flat annular surface of the pivot cup, the coil spring disposed within the mount and the first end of the coil spring pressing against the generally flat annular surface of the pivot cup;
a detach spring disposed at least partially within a cavity defined by the second end of the mount and configured to abut the second end of the coil spring, the detach spring configured to secure the mounting element to a surface of a vehicle;
a cover plate secured to the detach spring;
at least one cover screw, the at least one cover screw configured to secure the cover plate to the mount; and
wherein the at least one cover screw may be adjustable; and

adjusting the at least one cover screw.