Patent ID: 6336726
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A fastening member for securing a rearview mirror housing to a vehicle, the housing having a mirror carrier plate secured therein and including an edge defining an opening in the housing, the mirror carrier plate including at least one fastening connector disposed adjacent the opening, the fastening member comprising:a first support arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first support arm for securing to the vehicle, the first support arm being a substantially hollow body; a second support arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second support arm for securing to the vehicle, the second support arm extending substantially parallel to the first support arm, the second support arm being a substantially hollow body; and a connecting piece extending substantially perpendicular to the first and second support arms, the connecting piece being a substantially hollow body and being formed integrally with the first and second support arms from a plastic, the connecting piece including an edge defining an opening, the connecting piece edge configured to mate with the housing edge to close the housing opening, the connecting piece including at least one fastening connector for connection to the at least one fastening connector disposed on the mirror carrier plate via the openings to secure the housing to the fastening member and thereby to the vehicle.