公开(公告)号：US07303297B1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-04

申请号：US10708388

申请日：2004-02-27

Applicant: Keith D. Foote ,  James A. Ruse ,  Benjamin D. Newton ,  Kenneth C. Peterson

Inventor： Keith D. Foote ,  James A. Ruse ,  Benjamin D. Newton ,  Kenneth C. Peterson

IPC: G02B7/182

CPC classification number: B60R1/074

Abstract: An extendable, foldable rearview mirror assembly comprises a ball bearing assembly for facilitating the extension of a reflective element assembly relative to a cantilevered extension arm while minimizing unwanted movement of the reflective element assembly. The rearview mirror assembly also comprises a roller bearing assembly for facilitating the pivotal movement of the extension arm relative to a pivot base frame supporting the extension arm while minimizing unwanted movement of the extension arm. A pin connection pivotably attaches the extension arm to the base frame, thereby strengthening the connection between the two parts while minimizing unwanted movement of the extension arm.

Abstract translation: 可延伸的可折叠后视镜组件包括球轴承组件，用于有助于反射元件组件相对于悬臂延伸臂的延伸，同时最小化反射元件组件的不期望的运动。 后视镜组件还包括滚子轴承组件，用于促进延伸臂相对于支撑延伸臂的枢轴底座的枢转运动，同时最小化延伸臂的不必要的运动。 销连接件将延伸臂可枢转地附接到基架上，从而加强两部件之间的连接，同时最小化延伸臂的不必要的运动。

公开(公告)号：US06439730B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09829358

申请日：2001-04-09

Applicant: Keith D. Foote ,  Ian Boddy ,  Benjamin D. Newton

Inventor： Keith D. Foote ,  Ian Boddy ,  Benjamin D. Newton

IPC: G02B7182

CPC classification number: B60R1/078 ,  B60R1/0617

Abstract: A mirror assembly for use on an automotive vehicle comprises a support base for fixedly mounting the mirror assembly to the vehicle. The mirror assembly further includes an upper and lower support arm, each extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end. A collar having an upper chamber and a lower chamber is fixedly secured to the first ends of the support arms and pivotally coupled to the support base for pivoting the support arms about a generally vertical axis between an operative position extending laterally from the vehicle and a folded position pivoted adjacent and generally parallel to the vehicle. A housing is slidably coupled to the second ends of the support arms and slidable therealong between a retracted position adjacent the first ends and an extended position adjacent the second ends. A mirror pane is operatively coupled to the housing for providing an adjustable reflective view from the mirror assembly. The mirror assembly further includes a drive mechanism housed within the lower support arm and lower chamber of the collar and operatively coupled to the housing by a clutch mechanism for moving the housing between the retracted position and the extended position. The mirror assembly also includes a pivot mechanism housed within the upper chamber of the collar and operatively coupled to the support base for pivoting the support arm between the operative position and the folded position.