Patent ID: 6439730
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A mirror assembly for use on an automotive vehicle comprising:a support base adapted to be fixedly mounted to the vehicle and configured to defined a well therein; 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; a mirror pane operatively coupled to said housing for providing a reflective view from said mirror assembly; a detent mechanism operatively coupled between said support base and said collar for locating and biasing said support arm in each of said operative and folded positions in response to pivotal movement of said support arm and said mirror assembly therebetween; said detent mechanism including a detent plate pivotally coupled to said support base and a spring bias member seated in said well and engaging said detent plate for continuously biasing said detent plate against said collar.