Patent ID: 6830352
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A rearview mirror assembly for attachment to a vehicle via a holding tube, the assembly comprising:a housing including a framing element configured to attach to the holding tube; and a clamping part configured to attach to the holding tube disposed opposite of the framing element, the framing element and the clamping part cooperating to clamp about the holding tube and releasably attach to each other, the clamping part further configured to fastenably hold a mirror element, wherein the clamping part has a hook element and the framing element has a snap connection, the hook element and the snap connection snap-connectable to secure the framing element and the clamping part together; wherein the framing element defines a first recess and the clamping part defines a second recess, the first and second recess configured to encase the holding tube.