Patent ID: 7261427
Filing Date: 2007-08-28
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A mirror assembly for use on a motor vehicle, comprising: a reflective element assembly for providing an operator of the motor vehicle with a rearward view; a base adapted for attachment to the motor vehicle; an arm assembly comprising at least one elongated member attached to the base; a movable bracket in slidable registry with the arm assembly and adapted to support the reflective element assembly; at least one bearing element in registry with the at least one elongated member and the movable bracket adapted to influence movement of the movable bracket relative to the at least one arm assembly, and; wherein the at least one bearing element comprises an annular wall adapted to encircle at least a portion of the at least one elongated member and at least one compression element circumcincting the annular wall to urge the annular wall into contact with the at least one elongated member.