US4089233A
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Automobile mirror
Assignee: Gebr Maerklin und Cie GmbH
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Filing: 1976-08-19
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Granted: 1978-05-16
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Expires: 1996-08-19
Abstract
Abstract An automobile mirror device comprises a mirror mounted in a carrier which is connected by a universal joint to a base. A threaded spindle, driven by an electric motor, engages a split nut held by a spring steel stirrup pivotally connected to the carrier. When the mirror is tilted by rotation of the spindle to either of its end positions, the thread will disengage the nut by forcing apart the parts of the nut.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Sebald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/062; B60R1/07; B60R1/072; F; F16; F16H; F16H25/00; F16H25/18; F16H25/20; F16H25/2021; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18568; Y10T74/18576; Y10T74/18688; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042; Y10T74/20432
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An automobile mirror device comprising: (i) a base; (ii) a carrier for a mirror glass, said carrier being pivotally mounted on said base for pivotal movement between two end positions; (iii) a mirror glass carried by said carrier; (iv) a spring stirrup pivotally carried on said carrier; (v) a nut comprising two threaded shells, said nut being pivotally carried on said spring stirrup; and (vi) a threaded spindle causes said carrier to be pivoted, said spring stirrup being adapted to elastically disengage said nut from said spindle when each of said end positions is reached.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An automobile mirror device comprising: (i) a base; (ii) a carrier for a mirror glass, said carrier being pivotally mounted on said base for pivotal movement between two end positions; (iii) a mirror glass carried by said carrier; (iv) a spring stirrup pivotally carried on said carrier; (v) a nut comprising two threaded shells, said nut being pivotally carried on said spring stirrup; and (vi) a threaded spindle causes said carrier to be pivoted, said spring stirrup being adapted to elastically disengage said nut from said spindle when each of said end positions is reached.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the spring stirrup is a rectangular ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein the thread of the threaded spindle is a round thread.
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) | 1981-05-15 | 1981-11-14 | 1982-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-15 | 1985-11-14 | 1986-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-15 | 1989-11-14 | 1990-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |