Patent ID: 7631978
Filing Date: 2009-12-15
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A wing mirror unit for a vehicle, comprising: a base plate; a supporting frame pivotally connected to the base plate about a main pivot and an auxiliary pivot; and an actuator including an engaging part connected to the supporting frame, the actuator being connected to the main pivot and configured to move the main pivot in a linear path further outwardly from said vehicle than the auxiliary pivot; wherein the supporting frame is pivotal with respect to the base plate between a folded orientation, in which the supporting frame substantially abuts along a body of said vehicle, and an unfolded orientation, in which the supporting frame is substantially oriented transversely to the body of said vehicle; and further wherein the engaging part is adjustable between a first orientation located near the body of said vehicle and a second orientation located farther outward with respect the body of said vehicle.