Remote controlled rearview mirror
CA 1081013 A · Owner: Harman International Industries · Inventors: Seaman, Jeffrey R.; Fisher, Robert J.
Overview
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An electrically powered remote control rearview mirror for a vehicle in which the mirror is pivotally supported for rotation about either or both of two mutually perpendicular axes, with the pivotal drive forces being exerted through the pivot mechanism and with the drive means for transmitting the pivotal forces automatically declutching in response to efforts to drive the mirror beyond preselected limit positions or in response to manual manipulation of the mirror itself. The pivot mechanism comprises a pair of mutually perpendicular drive arms rotatable about axes parallel to the rotation axes of the mirror and actuating arms engageable with the drive arms so that upon rotation of the …
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- Granted July 8, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 8, 1997.
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