Patent ID: 7354165

Claim:
A mirror system comprising a reflective element assembly which is pivotable between an unfolded position and a folded position, comprising: a base defining a periphery, and having a pivot assembly having a pivot center and comprising: a first set of bosses spaced a first radial distance away from the pivot center, and a first set of recesses spaced at least one radial detent distance from the pivot center, the at least one radial detent distance defining a circular path that extends beyond the periphery of the base; and a second set of bosses and recesses spaced at least one radial distance from the pivot center which is different than the first radial distance, the recesses having first ends and second ends, wherein each end has a wall defining an end of travel range whereby, as the reflective element assembly is moved between the folded and unfolded positions, the second set of bosses abut a wall and are prevented from further movement within the second set of recesses; wherein the first set of bosses and recesses engage cooperatively with each other in the unfolded position to maintain the reflective element assembly in the unfolded position; and wherein during manual overtravel of the pivot assembly, the first set of bosses and recesses is moved out of engagement and the second set of bosses and recesses assumes the support of the reflective element assembly from the first set of bosses and recesses.