Patent ID: 6488383
Filing Date: 2002-12-03
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An exterior rearview mirror assembly for large vehicles, such as trucks and vans, said exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising:a reflective mirror element; a mirror casing adapted to mount to a vehicle; a mounting surface provided in said mirror casing; an actuator having an actuator housing and a movable portion engaging said reflective element, said movable portion provided at one side of said actuator housing, said actuator housing having a recessed portion and a raised peripheral portion having a substantially planar surface extending around said recessed portion and facing said mounting surface, said raised peripheral portion on an opposite side of said actuator housing from said movable portion, said actuator housing being mounted to said mounting surface; and bearing contact being provided between said mounting surface and at least a portion of said substantially planar surface of said actuator housing, and said planar surface contacting said bearing contact whereby said assembly has reduced vibration and improved stability.