Patent ID: 6505943
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: B60R,Y10S

Abstract:
A retraction and extension mechanism for extending or retracting a set of telescopic supports that connect a mirror head to a mirror mounting bracket comprising:a mirror mounting bracket, a mirror head, a first tube projecting from said mounting bracket, a support projecting from said mirror head that locates into and slides back and forth within said first tube, a roller mounted with respect to said support, a cable, attached at one end with respect to said first tube at a point between said roller and said mirror head, and extending to and around said roller and into said mirror head, the other end of said cable extending into and attached with respect to said first tube, a capstan within said mirror head engaging said cable, and a motor to drive said capstan in either direction to cause said mirror head to extend or retract with respect to said mirror mounting bracket.