Patent ID: 6578973
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: B60R,Y10S

Abstract:
An exterior rearview mirror for motor vehicles, the exterior rearview mirror comprising:a mirror base (1) and a mirror head (2) connected to the mirror base (1), wherein the mirror head (2) is configured to pivot about a first pivot axis relative to the mirror base (1) from a position of use into a parking position; a securing device exerting a securing force (FG) onto the mirror head (2) at least in the parking position; a spring device (8) exerting a spring force (FF) onto the mirror head (2), wherein the securing force (FG) counteracts the spring force (FF); a cam disc (9) pivotably supported on the mirror base (1) about a second pivot axis (10), wherein the mirror head (2) has a support (3), wherein the spring device is a tension spring (8) having a first end connected to the cam disc (9) and having a second end connected to the support (3).