Patent ID: 6070984
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A mirror assembly adapted to be mounted on a mirror support, said mirror assembly comprising:a convex mirror glass;a rear plate having an exterior surface, an interior surface and an aperture;a seal between said mirror glass and said rear plate;a pin including a head and a ribbed portion and having a longitudinal axis;a ball joint comprising an inner ball portion and an outer ball portion, said inner ball portion including a first bore extending therethrough and an engagement surface for contacting said interior surface of said rear plate, said first bore being aligned with said aperture for allowing passage of said pin, said outer ball portion including a concave engagement surface for contacting said exterior surface of said rear plate and a second bore extending axially through said outer ball portion, said second bore being aligned with said first bore for allowing passage of said pin, said ribbed portion of said pin being engaged in said second bore to provide a press fit, said press fit fixing said pin both rotationally and axially with respect to said outer ball portion; anda nut that mates with said pin and secures the mirror assembly to the mirror support.