Patent ID: 6022113
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A rearview mirror device for a vehicle, said mirror device comprising:a mirror base adapted to be fastened to the vehicle;a mirror head which includes a mirror and which is pivotable relative to the mirror base around a pivot axis;a first contact surface formed on the mirror head;a second contact surface formed on the mirror base for cooperating with the first contact surface for limiting the pivotal rotation of the mirror head relative to the mirror base from at least a drive position to a parking position;drive means;a gear wheel connected to the mirror base and arranged coaxially to the pivot axis, the gear wheel engaging with the drive means;a fold-path limiter positioned between the mirror head and the mirror base for limiting the movement of the mirror head relative to the mirror base;a compression spring for urging the gear wheel toward the mirror base; andlatching means, defined on the gear wheel and on the mirror base; wherein:1) the mirror head is operative in at least three predetermined levels (A,B,C) as measured along the pivot axis relative to the mirror base,2) level A is possible only between the drive position and the park position, and is defined by the latching means,3) level C is defined:3a) by a first portion of the latching means that is on the mirror base, and by the gear wheel or3b) by a second portion of the latching means that is on the gear wheel, and by the mirror base, and4) level B is defined by the mirror head and the mirror base.