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US4153342A
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Side view mirror with inverting spindle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-21
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Granted: 1979-05-08
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Expires: 1997-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A side view mirror for motor vehicles in which the mirror holding member is adjustable by at least one motor driven adjusting member which is connected to the mirror holding member. Each adjusting member includes an inverting spindle.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernhard Mittelhauser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/062; B60R1/07; B60R1/072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
In a side view mirror arrangement for motor vehicles including: a mirror holding means with a motor drivingly connected thereto by interconnecting means therebetween having the improvement in combination therewith comprising one adjusting means including an inverting spindle with crisscrossing left hand and right hand threads, and a further adjusting means including a sleeve with a pin for engaging said threads of said spindle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
In a side view mirror arrangement for motor vehicles including: a mirror holding means with a motor drivingly connected thereto by interconnecting means therebetween having the improvement in combination therewith comprising one adjusting means including an inverting spindle with crisscrossing left hand and right hand threads, and a further adjusting means including a sleeve with a pin for engaging said threads of said spindle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
A side view mirror for motor vehicles, which includes: a mirror holding member; a motor; and at least one adjusting member comprising first adjusting means drivingly connectable to said motor, and second adjusting means interconnecting said first adjusting means and said mirror holding member and being movable relative to said first adjusting means, said first adjusting means comprising an inverting spindle provided with crisscrossing left hand and right hand threads.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
A side view mirror for motor vehicles, which includes: a mirror holding member; a motor; and at least one adjusting member comprising first adjusting means drivingly connectable to said motor, and second adjusting means interconnecting said first adjusting means and said mirror holding member and being movable relative to said first adjusting means, said first adjusting means comprising an inverting spindle provided with crisscrossing left hand and right hand threads.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A side view mirror according to claim 2, in which said second adjusting means comprises a sleeve arranged around said spindle, said sleeve being provided with a pin for engaging said threads of said spindle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A side view mirror according to claim 2, which includes two adjusting members operable to pivot said mirror about two axes which are substantially perpendicular to one another.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
A side view mirror according to claim 2, in which said first adjusting means comprises a flange connected to said inverting spindle and operable thereby to be displaced relative to said mirror, and in which said second adjusting means comprises a bar fixedly connected to said mirror holding member for imparting thereto a tumbling movement of continuously changing amplitude.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A side view mirror according to claim 5, in which said bar extends substantially perpendicular to the surface of said mirror, and which includes supporting means arranged stationarily relative to said mirror and pivotally supporting said bar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A side view mirror according to claim 5, which includes a pin arranged stationarily relative to said motor and slidably engaging the thread of said inverting spindle, said inverting spindle being rotatable by said motor and axially displaceable by said pin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A side view mirror according to claim 7, in which said flange is provided with a radial slot, said bar engaging said slot.
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) | 1982-05-07 | 1982-11-06 | 1983-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-07 | 1986-11-06 | 1987-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-07 | 1990-11-06 | 1991-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |