Patent ID: 6139159
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A vehicle exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising:a mirror subassembly having a housing and a reflective element, said housing including an exterior portion cooperating with at least one sliding member comprising one of a slide track and a sliding rail;a bracket adapted for mounting to a vehicle; andsaid sliding member mounting said mirror subassembly on said bracket, said sliding member cooperating with said exterior portion of said housing to releasably support said mirror subassembly, said mirror subassembly being adjustable along said sliding member between one of a non-towing position and at least one towing position, said mirror subassembly sliding along said sliding member when a pulling force is applied to said mirror subassembly, and said pulling force releasing cooperation between said sliding member and said exterior portion of said housing to permit said mirror subassembly to slide along said sliding member.