Patent ID: 7883223
Filing Date: 2011-02-08
Classification: B60R,G02B

Abstract:
1. A mirror system for a motor vehicle, comprising: a reflective element assembly providing a reflective view to an occupant of said motor vehicle; a support bracket including a pivot end for coupling with said motor vehicle and a cantilevered end for supporting said reflective element assembly, said cantilevered end including a tilt actuator for adjusting the reflective view from said reflective element assembly, said tilt actuator including a tilt actuator housing including a housing for enclosing said reflective element assembly, said tilt actuator, and at least a portion of said support bracket, and immovably coupled with said support bracket; wherein said tilt actuator housing is immovably coupled with said support bracket by inserting said pair of unjoined mounting ears into said openings in said pair of unjoined plate-like receiving catches, pivoting said tilt actuator housing toward said bracket wall, and inserting said third mounting ear into said opening in said plate-like cantilevered locking catch by moving said third mounting ear along said beveled edge, deflecting said plate-like cantilevered locking catch until said third mounting ear can be inserted into said plate-like cantilevered locking catch opening; wherein immovably coupling said tilt actuator with said support bracket brings said reverse face of said tilt actuator into contact with said bracket wall to minimize vibration of said tilt actuator relative to said support bracket; and wherein said reflective element assembly is adjustable by said tilt actuator independent of said housing.