Patent ID: 6206526
Filing Date: 2001-03-27
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
In a rearview mirror assembly having a primary mirror housing, adapted to be supported on a vehicle, and a primary mirror having a reflective face movably supported in the mirror housing, the improvement comprising:(a) a dependent mirror having a reflective face, a back portion, and a horizontal and vertical axis,(b) a channel backing enclosing a channel between the channel backing and the back portion, the channel extending the length of the vertical axis and centrally located along the horizontal axis,(c) an axle having a first and a second end the axle received in the channel wherein at least a portion of each end projects outwardly from the channel,(d) a means for housing the dependent mirrors, the dependent housing receiving the first and second axle ends for pivotal engagement of the dependent mirror in relation to the dependent housing, and(e) a means for fastening the dependent housing means to the primary mirror.