Patent ID: 6467920
Filing Date: 2002-10-22
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A vehicular exterior mirror actuator assembly for adjustably positioning a reflective element, said mirror actuator assembly comprising:an actuator having a case and at least two electric motors supported by said case and adapted to be connected with a reflective element to provide adjustment to the reflective element with respect to at least two axes; a wire harness having a connector and a plurality of wires terminated at said connector, said connector including at least three electrical connector terminals electrically interconnected with said wires; and said connector joined with said actuator case by at least one retention member, said retention member being captured by said actuator case and positively engaging said actuator case to positively retain said connector joined with said case when said wire harness is pulled, said connector terminals making direct contact with corresponding receiving terminals of said at least two electric motors when said connector is joined with said case, said connector being made up of two body portions joined in facing relationship, wherein said two body portions are integrally molded defining a living hinge.