Abstract:
A mirror assembly mountable to a wall, the mirror asembly includes a mirror platform having a front surface and a rear surface and a chassis, the chassis is engageable with the mirror platform to define a mirror assembly interior. The chassis is mountable to the wall, and the chassis has an outer edge section. The outer edge section further includes a plurality of areas, the plurality of areas permits light radiated from the mirror assembly interior to illuminate the surroundings of the mirror assembly.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/425,186, filed on Apr. 16, 2009, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/047,243, filed Mar. 12, 2008, which is a continuation-in-part of prior U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/563,119, filed Nov. 24, 2006, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/794,209, filed Apr. 21, 2006; U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/739,399, filed Nov. 23, 2005; and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/739,156, filed Nov. 23, 2005, the disclosures of which are all expressly incorporated herein by reference. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/425,186, filed on Apr. 16, 2009 also claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/045,529, filed on Apr. 16, 2008. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    Certain mirror assemblies include integrated electrical components, such as televisions, light sources, defogger assemblies, etc. The mirror assembly normally includes a mirror reversibly affixed to a chassis, wherein the chassis is suitably designed to be mounted to a wall. The electrical components are either secured within the chassis or mounted to the back of the mirror. This arrangement is a convenient space saving device as it embeds the electrical components into the existing space occupied by a mirror. 
         [0003]    The mirror is typically secured to the chassis through a plurality of mounting brackets disposed on the outer edge of the chassis. The mounting brackets are adapted to engage a portion of the mirror, such as the mirror frame. The mounting brackets are permanently or semi-permanently secured to the mirror frame with fasteners, adhesive, etc. 
         [0004]    Mounting the mirror to the chassis in this manner has several drawbacks. For instance, it is often difficult to properly align the mirror on the chassis when securing the mounting brackets thereto. This can lead to increased installation time and costs. The exposed mounting brackets are also unsightly to someone looking at the mirror assembly from the side. 
         [0005]    Moreover, permanently or semi-permanently securing the mounting brackets between the chassis and mirror causes problems when mounting the mirror assembly to the wall and when disassembling the mirror. To mount the mirror assembly to the wall, the chassis must first be secured to the mirror, and the mirror assembly is thereafter secured to the wall W. Securing the entire mirror assembly to the wall is cumbersome and difficult. Moreover, to disassemble the mirror assembly, the entire mirror assembly must be removed from the wall. 
         [0006]    Thus, it is desired to have a mirror mounting assembly that allows the mirror to be secured to the chassis in an easy, aesthetically pleasing, reliable manner. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0007]    A mirror assembly mountable to a wall includes a mirror platform having a front surface and a rear surface, a chassis engageable with the mirror platform to define a mirror assembly interior, at least one electrical component disposed within the mirror assembly interior, and a mounting structure. The mounting structure includes a support member mounted to one of the rear surface of the mirror platform and the chassis and a hanger member mounted to the other of the rear surface of the mirror platform and the chassis. The hanger member is removably securable on the support member to mount the mirror platform to the chassis. 
         [0008]    This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0009]    The foregoing aspects and many of the attendant advantages of the present disclosure will become more readily appreciated by reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: 
           [0010]      FIG. 1  is a mirror assembly having a internal mounting structure constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0011]      FIG. 2  is a cross-sectional side planar view of a first portion of the internal mounting structure of  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0012]      FIG. 3  is a cross-sectional side planar view of a second portion of the internal mounting structure of  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0013]      FIG. 4  is a mirror assembly having a internal mounting structure constructed in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0014]      FIG. 5  is a cross-sectional side planar view of a first portion of the internal mounting structure of  FIG. 4 ; 
           [0015]      FIG. 6  is a cross-sectional side planar view of a second portion of the internal mounting structure of  FIG. 4 ; 
           [0016]      FIG. 7  is a mirror assembly having a internal mounting structure constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0017]      FIG. 8  is a cross-sectional side planar view of a first portion of the internal mounting structure of  FIG. 7 ; and 
           [0018]      FIG. 9  is a cross-sectional side planar view of a second portion the internal mounting structure of  FIG. 7 . 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0019]    A mirror assembly  10  having an internal mounting structure  12  constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure may be best understood by referring to  FIG. 1 . Although the internal mounting structure  12  may be used with any suitable mirror assembly, an exemplary embodiment of the mirror assembly  10  includes a chassis  18  and a framed or frameless mirror platform  14 , wherein the internal mounting structure  12  secures the mirror platform  14  to the chassis  18 . 
         [0020]    The mirror platform  14  includes a first substantially reflective surface  22 , a second non-reflective, rear surface  24  (see  FIGS. 2 and 3 ), and one or more translucent back lit portions  26 . The one or more translucent back lit portions  26  have minimal reflectivity, and are formed from any suitable material, such as frosted glass, acid etched glass, or clear glass. The translucent back lit portions  26  allow light emitted from one or more light sources  34  disposed within the chassis  18  to pass through the mirror platform  14 . The number, configuration, and arrangements of translucent back lit portions  26  can be varied to achieve different lighting effects. As a non-limiting example, the translucent back lit portions  26  are configured as a single, continuous portion extending around the perimeter of the mirror platform  14 . 
         [0021]    The chassis  18  is adapted to engage the mirror platform  14  and mount the mirror platform  14  to a wall W. The chassis  18  also houses any mirror electrical components, such as the light sources  34 , electrical ballasts  36 , and a power cover  38  for a terminal box (not shown). Although the chassis  18  may be any suitable design that can properly support the mirror electrical components and mount the mirror platform  14  to a wall W, an exemplary embodiment of the chassis  18  includes a major surface  28  that is substantially sized and shaped to correspond to the mirror platform  14 , which may be rectangular, round, oval, or any other suitable shape. The major surface  28  is positionable in a parallel relationship to the mirror platform  14  when the chassis  18  is engaged with the mirror platform  14 . 
         [0022]    The electrical components, such as the light sources  34 , electrical ballasts  36 , and power cover  38  are preferably secured to the chassis major surface  28  in any suitable manner. For instance, the light sources  34  may be secured around the perimeter of the major surface  28  through a plurality of L-shaped lamp brackets  40 . The lamp brackets  40  are secured to the chassis major surface  28  with any suitable fastener, such as screws or an adhesive. The electrical ballasts  36  and power cover  38  are secured directly to the chassis major surface  28  with suitable fasteners such as screws, adhesive, etc. 
         [0023]    The chassis  18  further includes an outer edge section  30  extending around the perimeter of the chassis major surface  28 . The outer edge section  30  extends a predetermined distance from the chassis major surface  28  in a substantially transverse manner. When the chassis  18  is mounted to the mirror platform  14 , the outer edge section  30  extends between the chassis major surface  28  and the mirror rear surface  24  to enclose any electrical components mounted within the chassis  18  and define a mirror assembly interior. It should be appreciated that the outer edge section  30  may include apertures (not shown) such that light radiating from the light sources  34  radiates through the plurality of apertures to illuminate the surroundings of the mirror assembly  10 . 
         [0024]    Referring still to  FIG. 1 , the internal mounting structure  12  adapted to secure the mirror platform  14  to the chassis  18  will now be described in detail. The internal mounting structure  12  includes first and second hanger members, or first and second hanger brackets  42  and  46  that are preferably L-shaped. The first hanger bracket  42  includes a first leg  50  secured to the mirror rear surface  24  in any suitable manner, such as with adhesive, and a second leg  52  extending outwardly and substantially transversely therefrom. Likewise, the second hanger bracket  46  includes a first leg  56  secured to the mirror rear surface  24  in any suitable manner, such as with adhesive, and a second leg  58  extending outwardly and substantially transversely therefrom. 
         [0025]    The first hanger bracket  42  is secured to an upper portion of the mirror platform  14  with the second leg positioned in a substantially horizontal manner and the first leg  50  extending downwardly from the second leg  52 . The second hanger bracket  46  secured to a bottom portion of the mirror platform  14  with the second leg  58  positioned in a substantially horizontal manner and the first leg  56  extending upwardly from the second leg  58 . 
         [0026]    The first hanger bracket  42  includes first and second openings or slots  62  and  64  formed in the second leg  52 . The first slot  62  is formed near one end of the second leg  52 , and the second slot  64  is formed at the opposite end of the second leg  52 . The second hanger bracket  46  also includes an opening or slot  66  formed in substantially the center of the second leg  58 . 
         [0027]    The internal mounting structure  12  further includes first and second support members, or support brackets  70  and  80  that are also preferably L-shaped. The first support bracket  70  includes a first leg  72  secured to the chassis major surface  28  in any suitable manner, such as with adhesive, and a second leg  74  extending outwardly and substantially transversely therefrom. The first support bracket  70  is secured to a top portion of the chassis major surface  28  with the second leg  74  positioned in a substantially horizontal manner and the first leg  72  extending downwardly from the second leg  74 . 
         [0028]    The first support bracket  70  includes first and second protrusions, or posts  76  and  78  extending outwardly and upwardly from the second leg  74 . The first and second posts  76  and  78  are positioned near each end of the second leg  74  to fit within the first and second slots  62  and  64  formed within the first hanger bracket  42 . 
         [0029]    The second support bracket  80  is defined by an L-shaped lamp bracket  40  having a first leg  82  secured to the chassis major surface  28  in any suitable manner, such as with adhesive, and a second leg  84  extending outwardly and substantially transversely therefrom. The second support bracket  80  is secured to a bottom portion of the chassis major surface  28  with the second leg  84  positioned in a substantially horizontal manner and the first leg  82  extending upwardly from the second leg  84 . The second support bracket  80  includes a protrusion, or post  86  extending upwardly from substantially the center of the second leg  84  that is adapted to fit within the opening  66  formed in the second hanger bracket  46 . 
         [0030]    The first and second hanger brackets  42  and  46  are secured to the mirror rear surface  24  such that they are disposed within the mirror assembly interior when the mirror platform  14  is secured to the chassis  18 . Likewise, the first and second support brackets  70  and  80  are secured to the chassis  18  such that they are disposed within the mirror assembly interior when the mirror platform  14  is secured to the chassis  18 . In this manner, when the first and second hanger brackets  42  and  46  are secured to the first and second support brackets  70  and  80 , as will be described below, the brackets  42 ,  46 ,  70 , and  80  are not exposed, thereby creating an aesthetically pleasing mirror assembly  10 . 
         [0031]    Referring to  FIGS. 1-3 , the manner in which the internal mounting structure  12  is used to secure the mirror platform  14  to the chassis  18  will be hereinafter described. Preferably, the chassis  18  is first secured to a wall W in any suitable manner such that the outer edge section  30  extends outwardly from the wall W. Moreover, the chassis  18  is positioned on the wall W such that the first support bracket  70  is positioned above the second support bracket  80 , and both the first and second support brackets  70  and  80  are positioned substantially horizontally on the wall W. 
         [0032]    The mirror platform  14  is then positioned substantially parallel to the major surface  28  of the chassis  18 , with the first and second hanger brackets  42  and  46  positioned slightly above the first and second support brackets  70  and  80 . More specifically, the second leg  52  of the first hanger bracket  42  is positioned above the second leg  74  of the first support bracket  70 , and the second leg  58  of the second hanger bracket  46  is positioned slightly above the second leg  84  of the second support bracket  80 . 
         [0033]    The mirror platform  14  is then moved towards the chassis  18  until the first and second slots  62  and  64  of the first hanger bracket  42  are positioned above the first and second posts  76  and  78  of the first support bracket  70  (only the first slot  62  and first post  76  are shown in  FIG. 2  for clarity). Moreover, the slot  66  of the second hanger bracket  46  is positioned above the post  86  of the second support bracket  80 . The mirror platform  14  is then lowered until the second leg  52  of the first hanger bracket  42  engages second leg  74  of the first support bracket  70 , and the second leg  58  of the second hanger bracket  46  engages the second leg  84  of the second support bracket  80 . Moreover, the posts  76 ,  78 , and  86  are received within slots  62 ,  64 , and  66 , respectively. 
         [0034]    With the first and second hanger brackets  42  and  46  resting on the first and second support brackets  70  and  80 , the mirror platform  14  is secured on the chassis  18 . Moreover, with posts  76 ,  78 , and  86  received within slots  62 ,  64 , and  66 , the first and second hanger brackets  42  and  46  are prevented from sliding off the first and second support brackets  70  and  80 . Furthermore, the third and fourth brackets  70  are positioned in the chassis  118  such that when the posts  76 ,  78 , and  86  of the first and second hanger brackets  42  and  46  are received within slots  62 ,  64 , and  66 , the mirror platform  14  is aligned with the chassis  18 . More specifically, the mirror platform  14  is positioned against the chassis  18  such that the outer edges of the mirror platform  14  substantially align the outer edges of the chassis  18 . However, it should be appreciate that if the mirror platform  14  and chassis  18  were not substantially similar in shape and size, the mirror platform  14  may instead be positioned on the chassis  18  in any other suitable manner. 
         [0035]    To disassemble the mirror assembly  10 , the mirror platform  14  is lifted until the posts  76 ,  78 , and  86  of the first and second hanger brackets  42  and  46  are no longer received within slots  62 ,  64 , and  66 . The mirror platform  14  is thereafter moved away from the chassis  18 . Thus, the mirror assembly  10  can be both assembled and disassembled in an easy manner. 
         [0036]    Referring to  FIG. 4 , a first alternate embodiment of a mirror assembly  110  having an internal mounting structure  112  (see  FIGS. 5 and 6 ) includes a framed or frameless mirror platform  114  and a chassis  118 . The mirror platform  118  includes a first substantially reflective surface  122 , a second non-reflective, rear surface  124  (see  FIGS. 5 and 6 ), and one or more translucent back lit portions  126 , similar to mirror platform  14 . 
         [0037]    The mirror assembly  110  may include several electrical components disposed between the mirror platform  114  and the chassis  118 . For instance, the mirror assembly  110  may include a plurality of light sources  134  and electrical ballasts  136  received within the chassis  118 . Furthermore, a media display device  138  and mirror defogger devices  132  may be secured to the mirror rear surface  124  of the mirror platform  114 . The electrical components may be secured to the chassis  118  and mirror platform  114  in any suitable manner, such as with brackets, fasteners, adhesive, etc. 
         [0038]    The chassis  118  is adapted to engage the mirror platform  114  and secure the mirror platform  114  to a wall W. The chassis  118  includes a major surface  128  that is substantially sized and shaped to correspond to the mirror platform  114 . The major surface  128  is positionable in a substantially parallel relationship to the mirror platform  114  when the chassis  118  is engaged with the mirror platform  114 . The chassis includes an outer edge section  130  that extends outwardly from the major surface  128  in a substantially transverse manner around the perimeter of the chassis major surface  128 . The outer edge section  130  extends a predetermined distance such that when the chassis  118  is mounted to the mirror platform  114 , the outer edge section  130  extends between the chassis major surface  128  and the mirror rear surface  124  to define a mirror assembly interior and enclose any electrical components therein. 
         [0039]    Referring still to  FIG. 4 , the internal mounting structure  112  will now be described in detail. The internal mounting structure  112  is defined in part by the chassis  118 . The chassis  118  includes an opening  140  formed in the chassis major surface  128  that is preferably the same shape as the major surface  128 , such as rectangular. An outwardly extending member, or inner edge section  142  extends from the major surface  128  in a substantially transverse manner around the perimeter of the opening  140 . The inner edge section  142  extends a predetermined distance such that when the chassis  118  is mounted to the mirror platform  114 , the inner edge section  142  extends almost entirely between the chassis major surface  128  and the non-reflective surface  124  of the mirror platform  114 . 
         [0040]    The inner edge section  142  defines upper and lower inner edge sections  144  and  146  that are formed near the top and bottom of the chassis  118 , respectively, and positioned substantially parallel to one another. The upper and lower inner edge sections  144  and  146  act as first and second support members adapted to receive the first, second, and third brackets  162 ,  164 , and  166  thereon. First and second posts  156  and  158  extend upwardly and substantially transversely from the lower inner edge section  146  (see also  FIG. 6 ). 
         [0041]    The chassis  118  further includes a flange section  160  that extends outwardly and substantially transversely from the inner edge section  142  away from opening  140 . As such, the flange section  160  is substantially parallel to the chassis major surface  128 . The flange section  160  defines upper and lower flanges  148  and  150  on the upper and lower inner edge sections  144  and  146 . First and second protrusions, or tabs  152  and  154  extend upwardly from the upper flange  148  in the same plane as the upper flange  148 . 
         [0042]    The internal mounting structure  112  further includes first, second, and third hanger members, or hanger brackets  162 ,  164 , and  166 . The first hanger bracket  162  includes a mounting portion  170  and a lip portion  172  formed along a top edge of the mounting portion  170 . The mounting portion  170  is secured to an upper portion of the mirror rear surface  124  in a substantially horizontal manner with any suitable means, such as with an adhesive. The lip portion  172  is adapted to fit over the upper flange  148  of the chassis  18  and secure the mirror platform  14  to the chassis  18 . The lip portion  172  also includes first and second openings or slots  172  and  176  that are adapted to receive the first and second tabs  152  and  154  of the chassis therein for aligning the mirror platform  114  on the chassis  118  as described above with respect to mirror assembly  10 . 
         [0043]    The second and third hanger brackets  164  and  166  are each preferably L-shaped. The second hanger bracket  164  includes a first leg  180  secured to the mirror rear surface  124  in any suitable manner, such as with adhesive, and a second leg  182  extending outwardly and substantially transversely therefrom. Likewise, the third hanger bracket  166  includes a first leg  184  secured to the mirror rear surface  124  in any suitable manner and a second leg  186  extending outwardly and substantially transversely therefrom. The second hanger bracket  164  includes an opening or slot  188  formed in its second leg  182 , and the third hanger bracket  166  includes an opening or slot  190  formed in its second leg  186 . 
         [0044]    The second hanger bracket  164  is secured to a bottom portion of the mirror platform  114  on one side of the mirror platform  114  with the second leg  182  positioned in a substantially horizontal manner and the first leg  180  extending upwardly from the second leg  182 . The third hanger bracket  166  is secured to a bottom portion of the mirror platform  114  on a second side of the mirror platform  114  with the second leg  186  positioned in a substantially horizontal manner and the first leg  184  extending upwardly from the second leg  186 . 
         [0045]    Referring to  FIGS. 4-6 , the manner in which the internal mounting structure  112  is used to secure the mirror platform  114  to the chassis  118  will be hereinafter described. Preferably, the chassis  118  is first secured to a wall W in any suitable manner such that the edge section  130  extends outwardly from the wall W and the upper and lower inner edge sections  144  and  146  are positioned substantially horizontally on the wall W. 
         [0046]    The mirror platform  114  is then positioned substantially parallel to the chassis major surface  128 , with the first hanger bracket  162  positioned slightly above the upper inner edge section  144  and the second and third brackets  164  and  166  positioned slightly above the lower inner edge section  146 . More specifically, the lip portion  172  of the first hanger bracket  162  is positioned above the upper flange  148 , and the second legs  182  and  186  of the second and third brackets  164  and  166  are positioned above the lower inner edge section  146 . 
         [0047]    The mirror platform  114  is then moved towards the chassis  118  until the first and second slots  174  and  176  of the first hanger bracket  162  are positioned above the first and second tabs  152  and  154  formed on the upper flange  148 . Moreover, the slot  188  and  190  of the second and third brackets  164  and  166  are positioned above the first and second posts  156  and  158  on the lower inner edge section  146 . The mirror platform  114  is then lowered until the lip portion  172  of the first hanger bracket  162  is received on the upper flange  148 , and the second legs  182  and  186  of the second and third brackets  164  and  166  engage the lower inner edge section  146  of the chassis  118 . Moreover, the tabs  152  and  154  are received within the slots  174  and  176  of the first hanger bracket  162 , and the posts  156  and  158  are received within the slots  188  and  190  of the second and third brackets  164  and  166 . 
         [0048]    With the first hanger bracket  162  hanging on the upper flange  148  and the second and third brackets  164  and  166  resting on the lower inner flange section  146 , the mirror platform  114  is secured on the chassis  118 . Moreover, with tabs  152  and  154  received within slots  174  and  176  of the first hanger bracket  162 , and posts  156  and  158  received within slots  188  and  190  of the second and third brackets  164  and  166 , the first, second, and third brackets  162 ,  164 , and  166  are prevented from sliding off the upper flange  148  and the lower inner edge section  146 . 
         [0049]    Moreover, the tabs  152  and  154  and slots  174  and  176  are positioned on the chassis  118  such that when the tabs  152  and  154  are received within the slots  174  and  176  of the first hanger bracket  162 , and the posts  156  and  158  are received within the slots  188  and  190  of the second and third brackets  164  and  166 , the mirror platform  114  is aligned with the chassis  118  as described above with respect to mirror assembly  10 . Moreover, with the first, second, and third hanger brackets  162 ,  164 , and  166  positioned to engage the upper and lower inner edge sections  144  and  146  defined on the interior of the chassis, the components of the internal mounting structure  12  are disposed within the mirror assembly interior when the mirror platform  114  is secured to the chassis  18 . 
         [0050]    To disassemble the mirror assembly  110 , the mirror platform  114  is lifted until the tabs  152  and  154  are no longer received within slots  174  and  176  of the first hanger bracket  162  and the posts  156  and  158  are no longer received within the slots  188  and  190  of the second and third brackets  164  and  166 . The mirror platform  114  is thereafter moved away from the chassis  118 . Thus, the mirror assembly  110  can be both assembled and disassembled in an easy manner. 
         [0051]    Referring to  FIG. 7 , a second alternate embodiment of the mirror assembly  210  having an internal mounting structure  212  (see  FIGS. 8 and 9 ) includes a framed or frameless mirror platform  214  and a chassis  218 . The mirror platform  214  includes a first substantially reflective surface  222 , a second nonreflective, rear surface  224  (see  FIGS. 8 and 9 ), and one or more translucent backlit portions  226 , similar to mirror platforms  14  and  114 . 
         [0052]    The mirror assembly  210  may include several electrical components disposed between the mirror platform  214  and the chassis  218 . For instance, the mirror assembly  210  may include a plurality of light sources  234 , at least one electrical ballast  236 , and a power cover  238  for a terminal box (not shown). The electrical components are preferably secured to a portion of the chassis  218  in any suitable manner, such as with a plurality of brackets, fasteners, adhesive, etc. 
         [0053]    The chassis  218  is adapted to engage the mirror platform  214  and secure the mirror platform  214  to a wall W. The chassis  218  includes a major surface  228  that is substantially sized and shaped to correspond to the mirror platform  214 . The major surface  228  is positionable in a substantially parallel relationship to the mirror platform  214  when the chassis  218  is engaged with the mirror platform  214 . The chassis  218  includes an outer edge section  230  that extends outwardly from the major surface  228  in a substantially transverse manner around the perimeter of the chassis major surface  228 . When the chassis  218  is mounted to the mirror platform  214 , the outer edge section  230  extends between the chassis major surface  218  and the mirror rear surface  224  to enclose any electrical components and define and mirror assembly interior. 
         [0054]    Referring still to  FIG. 7 , the internal mounting structure  212  will now be described in detail. The internal mounting structure  212  includes first and second hanger members or first and second hanger brackets  242  and  246  that are preferably L-shaped. The first hanger bracket  242  includes a first leg  250  secured to the mirror rear surface  224  in any suitable manner, such as with adhesive, and a second leg  252  extending outwardly and substantially transversely therefrom. Likewise, the second hanger bracket  246  includes a first leg  256  secured to the mirror rear surface  224  in any suitable manner, such as with adhesive, and a second leg  258  extending outwardly and substantially transversely therefrom. 
         [0055]    The first hanger bracket  242  includes first and second openings or slots  260  and  262  formed in the second leg  252 . The first slot  260  is formed near one end of the second leg  252 , and the second slot  262  is formed at the opposite end of the second leg  252 . The second hanger bracket  246  also includes first and second openings or slots  264  and  266  formed in the second leg  258 . The first and second slots  264  and  266  formed in the second leg  258  of the second hanger bracket  246  are formed on opposite ends of the second leg  258 . 
         [0056]    The first hanger bracket  242  is secured to an upper portion of the mirror platform  214  with the second leg  252  positioned in a substantially horizontal manner and the first leg  250  extending downwardly from the second leg  252 . The second hanger bracket  246  is secured to a bottom portion of the mirror platform  214  with the second leg  258  positioned in a substantially horizontal manner the first leg  256  extending downwardly from the second leg  258 . 
         [0057]    The internal mounting structure  212  further includes first, second, third, and fourth support members, or hooks  268 ,  270 ,  272 , and  274  secured to the chassis major surface  228  and extending outwardly therefrom. The hooks  268 ,  270 ,  272 , and  274  are positioned on the chassis major surface  228  such that each hook is located near a corner of the chassis major surface  228 . Moreover, the first and second hooks  268  and  270  are located in substantially the same first horizontal plane, and the third and fourth hooks  272  and  274  are located in substantially the same second horizontal plane. 
         [0058]      FIGS. 8 and 9  depict the first and third hooks  268  and  272  having a horizontal portion  276  extending substantially transversely and outwardly from the chassis major surface  228  and a vertical portion  278  extending upwardly and substantially transversely from the end of the horizontal portion  276 . The second and fourth hooks  270  and  274  includes similar horizontal and vertical portions. The vertical portion  278  of the first and second hooks  268  and  270  are receivable within the first and second slots  260  and  262  of the first hanger bracket  242 . Similarly, the vertical portion  278  of the third and fourth hooks  272  and  274  are receivable within the first and second slots  264  and  266  of the second hanger bracket  246 . 
         [0059]    Referring to  FIGS. 7-9 , the manner in which the internal mounting structure  212  is used to secure the mirror platform  214  to the chassis  218  will be hereinafter described. Preferably, the chassis  218  is first secured to a wall W in any suitable manner such that the outer edge section  230  extends outwardly from the wall W. Moreover, chassis  218  is positioned on the wall W such that the first and second hooks  268  and  270  are positioned above the third and fourth hooks  272  and  274 . 
         [0060]    The mirror platform  214  is then positioned substantially parallel to the chassis major surface  228 , with the first hanger bracket  242  positioned slightly above the first and second hooks  268  and  270 , and the second hanger bracket  246  positioned slightly above the third and fourth hooks  272  and  274 . More specifically, the second leg  252  of the first hanger bracket  242  is positioned above the first and second hooks  268  and  270 , and the second leg  258  of the second hanger bracket  246  is positioned slightly above the third and fourth hooks  272  and  274 . 
         [0061]    The mirror platform  214  is then moved toward the chassis  218  until the first and second slots  260  and  262  of the first hanger bracket  242  are positioned above the vertical portions  278  of the first and second hooks  268  and  270 . The first and second slots  264  and  266  of the second hanger bracket  246  are also positioned above the vertical portions  278  of the third and fourth hooks  272  and  274 . The mirror platform  214  is then lowered until the vertical portions  278  of the first, second, third, and fourth hooks  268 ,  270 ,  272 , and  274  are received within slots  260 ,  262 ,  264 , and  266 , respectively. As such, the first and second hanger brackets  242  and  246  are hung on hooks  268 ,  270 ,  272 , and  274 , thereby securing the mirror platform  214  on the chassis  218 . 
         [0062]    The first, second, third, and fourth hooks  268 ,  270 ,  272 , and  274  are positioned on the chassis major surface  228  such that the first and second hanger brackets  242  and  246 , and therefore the mirror platform  214 , are aligned on the chassis  218  when the hooks  268 ,  270 ,  272 , and  274  are received within the slots  260 ,  262 ,  264 , and  266 . Moreover, the hooks  268 ,  270 ,  272 , and  274  are positioned on the chassis  218 , and the first and second hanger brackets  242  and  246  are positioned on the mirror rear surface  224  such that the hooks  268 ,  270 ,  272 , and  274  and brackets  242  and  246  are disposed within the mirror assembly interior. 
         [0063]    To disassemble the mirror assembly  210 , the mirror platform  214  is lifted until the hooks  268 ,  270 ,  272 , and  274  are no longer received within slots  260 ,  262 ,  264 , and  266  of the first and second hanger brackets  242  and  246 . The mirror platform  214  is thereafter moved away from the chassis  218 . Thus, the mirror assembly  210  can be both assembled and disassembled in an easy manner. 
         [0064]    While illustrative embodiments have been illustrated and described, it will be appreciated that various changes can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. For instance, it should be appreciated that any of the above mirror assemblies  10 ,  110 , and  210  may be suitably used with any of the internal mounting structures  12 ,  112 , and  212  described above. Thus, the foregoing description should be seen as descriptive and not limiting the claimed subject matter.