US3628862A
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Power actuated rearview mirror
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1969-08-25
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A power actuated outside rearview mirror assembly, particularly for a motor vehicle, comprising a mirror housing in which is mounted a stationary yoke member which supports a motor having an output shaft to which is fixed a worm gear adapted to mesh with a sector gear formed on the rear of a second yoke member, pivotally supported within the stationary yoke member and attached to the rear of a mirror for angular movement of the mirror in one direction. The second yoke member supports another motor having an output shaft to which is fixed a worm gear adapted to mesh with another sector gear disposed within the second yoke member which is similarly connected to the rear of the mirror for angular movement of the mirror in another direction. The last named motor extends through an elongated opening in the stationary yoke member for relative movement therein upon adjustment of the mirror in a first angular direction.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Stephenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/062; B60R1/07; B60R1/072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
A power actuated outside rearview mirror assembly comprising: a mirror retained within a backing member; a housing having a closed end and an open end, said mirror extending across said open end; support means integral with said backing member and extending rearwardly therefrom, within said housing, the support means being adapted to extend within a first pair of spaced arms of a first yoke member for pivotal connection thereto; said first yoke member unconnected to said housing extending within a second yoke member connected to said housing and having a second pair of spaced arms for pivotal connection to said yoke member; first driving means including a first gear section provided on said support means, a drive gear adapted to mesh with said first gear sector and a first electric motor means, supported on said first yoke member for movement therewith, to rotate said drive gear to rotate said mirror by angular rotation of said first gear sector, around a first axis, and second driving means including a second gear sector provided on said first yoke member, a drive gear adapted to mesh with said second gear sector and a second electric motor means, rigidly supported on said second yoke member, to rotate said drive gear to rotate said mirror around a axis positioned normal to said first axis and independently of the rotation of said mirror around said first axis by said drive gear angularly rotating said second gear sector around said second axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
A power actuated outside rearview mirror assembly comprising: a mirror retained within a backing member; a housing having a closed end and an open end, said mirror extending across said open end; support means integral with said backing member and extending rearwardly therefrom, within said housing, the support means being adapted to extend within a first pair of spaced arms of a first yoke member for pivotal connection thereto; said first yoke member unconnected to said housing extending within a second yoke member connected to said housing and having a second pair of spaced arms for pivotal connection to said yoke member; first driving means including a first gear section provided on said support means, a drive gear adapted to mesh with said first gear sector and a first electric motor means, supported on said first yoke member for movement therewith, to rotate said drive gear to rotate said mirror by angular rotation of said first gear sector, around a first axis, and second driving means including a second gear sector provided on said first yoke member, a drive gear adapted to mesh with said second gear sector and a second electric motor means, rigidly supported on said second yoke member, to rotate said drive gear to rotate said mirror around a axis positioned normal to said first axis and independently of the rotation of said mirror around said first axis by said drive gear angularly rotating said second gear sector around said second axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The assembly as defined in claim 1, and in which said first axis comprises a pivot pin connecting said mirror support means with said first pair of spaced arms of said first yoke member and said second axis comprises a pair of coaxially aligned pivot pins connecting the second pair of spaced arms of said first yoke member with said second yoke member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly as defined in claim 1, and in which said first and said second driving means are adapted for remote control.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
95 words
The assembly as defined in claim 1, and including said second yoke member being stationarily supported within said housing and comprising a rear body portion adjacent said closed end of said housing for securement thereto, winglike arm portion intermediate said housing extending transverse thereof, said winglike arm portion having outer ends adapted to be received within a pair of opposite boss portions extending inwardly from said housing for support thereby in accurate aligned position to maintain said first and said second axes within planes intersecting each other at a right angle centrally of said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The assembly as defined in claim 4, and in which said winglike arm portion of said second yoke member is provided with an elongated aperture for the extension of said first motor means therethrough for angular movement of said first motor means within said aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
221 words
In a multiple drive mechanism for a power actuated adjustable rearview mirror, a mirror assembly enclosed within a housing, means pivotally mounting said mirror assembly to a first of said multiple mechanism, said first drive mechanism comprising flange means, extending from said mirror rearwardly, provided with a first sector gear adapted for meshing engagement with a drive gear, said drive gear being driven by a first motor means for rotation of said mirror assembly around a first axis, said first multiple drive mechanism unconnected to said housing, means drivingly connecting said pivoted mounting means to a second of said multiple drive mechanism, connected to said housing for rotation of said mirror assembly around a second axis positioned normal to said first Axis which includes a pivoted first yoke, supporting said first motor means and mounted for swinging movement around said second axis within a stationary member, said stationary member comprising a second yoke pivotally supporting said first yoke, said first yoke being provided with a second sector gear positioned in a plane normal to the plane in which said first sector gear is positioned, said second sector gear being adapted for meshing engagement with a drive gear, said drive gear being driven by second motor means mounted on said stationary member to angularly rotate said first yoke around said second axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
221 words
In a multiple drive mechanism for a power actuated adjustable rearview mirror, a mirror assembly enclosed within a housing, means pivotally mounting said mirror assembly to a first of said multiple mechanism, said first drive mechanism comprising flange means, extending from said mirror rearwardly, provided with a first sector gear adapted for meshing engagement with a drive gear, said drive gear being driven by a first motor means for rotation of said mirror assembly around a first axis, said first multiple drive mechanism unconnected to said housing, means drivingly connecting said pivoted mounting means to a second of said multiple drive mechanism, connected to said housing for rotation of said mirror assembly around a second axis positioned normal to said first Axis which includes a pivoted first yoke, supporting said first motor means and mounted for swinging movement around said second axis within a stationary member, said stationary member comprising a second yoke pivotally supporting said first yoke, said first yoke being provided with a second sector gear positioned in a plane normal to the plane in which said first sector gear is positioned, said second sector gear being adapted for meshing engagement with a drive gear, said drive gear being driven by second motor means mounted on said stationary member to angularly rotate said first yoke around said second axis.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |