System and methods for mounting a peripheral vehicular device
AssigneeFaraday & Future Inc.
InventorsChristopher W. Lamorte, Cian John Francis Brogan
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Abstract
A vehicle mirror assembly includes a mirror base configured to attach one or more accessories to the mirror base at an attachment point. The mirror base is attachable to a vehicle door. The vehicle mirror assembly also includes a powerfold assembly. The powerfold assembly includes a motor configured to move the mirror base, a motor assembly shield, a powerfold motor frame surrounding the motor, and a detent mechanism located between the powerfold assembly and the mirror base. The powerfold assembly is located in the vehicle door and is configured to allow movement of the mirror base when the mirror base experiences impact. Methods of manufacturing and operating the mirror assembly are also disclosed.
Claims5
A vehicle mirror assembly comprising:
- a mirror base configured to attach one or more accessories comprising a mirror head to the mirror base at an attachment point, the mirror base attachable to a vehicle door;
- and
- a powerfold assembly comprising:
- a motor configured to move the mirror base;
- a motor assembly shield;
- a powerfold motor frame surrounding the motor;
- and
- a detent mechanism located between the powerfold assembly and the mirror base;
- wherein the powerfold assembly is located outside of the mirror head in the vehicle door and is configured to allow movement of the mirror base when the mirror base experiences impact.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.