Patent ID: 7530700
Filing Date: 2009-05-12
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An exterior mirror system suitable for a vehicle, said system comprising: an exterior mirror assembly having a fixed support adapted to be mounted to the side of the vehicle, and a support arm extending from said fixed support to a distal end; a mirror housing supported by said support arm and movable along said support arm from a first position proximate to said fixed support to a second position proximate to said distal end of said support arm; said exterior mirror assembly including an electronic control system, said control system operable by an occupant of the vehicle to control operation of said powered pivoting and extending mechanism independent of operation of said powered mirror unit adjust mechanism; wherein said control system comprises a microprocessor and includes at least one switch manually-operable by an occupant of the vehicle for independently actuating (i) a movement of said mirror housing along said support arm, (ii) a folding of said support arm, and (iii) an adjustment of said mirror unit.