Patent ID: 6276808
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A mirror assembly for use on an automotive vehicle comprising:a support base adapted to be fixedly mounted to the vehicle;at least one support arm extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end, said first end pivotally supported by said support base and said second end extending laterally from said support base;a collar pivotally coupled between said support arm and said support base for pivoting said support arm about a generally vertical axis between an operative position extending laterally from the vehicle and a folded position pivoted adjacent and generally parallel to the vehicle;a housing coupled to said support arm and slidable therealong between a retracted position adjacent said first end and an extended position adjacent said second end, spaced from said first end;a mirror pane operatively coupled to said housing for providing a reflective view from said mirror assembly;a drive mechanism housed within said collar and operatively coupled to said housing for moving said housing between said retracted position and said extended position; anda pivot mechanism housed within said collar and operatively coupled between said support base and said support arm for pivoting said support arm between said operative position and said folded position.