Folding joint for rear view display device

A folding joint for attaching a rear view display device to a vehicle, comprising:

• one or more hinge sections each of which is adapted to rotate relative to the vehicle, with each of the one or more hinge sections comprising a first end and a second end;
• and
• a biasing element comprising a spring, a coil, a wave spring, or other elastic member for biasing at least one of the one or more hinge sections in response to rotation of the folding joint, with the biasing element biasing at least one of a spring biased cam section or a biased clamping bolt;
• wherein the one or more hinge sections comprise:
• an intermediate attachment, the intermediate attachment comprising a first end and a second end, a first protruding member, and a second receiving cavity;
• a rear view display arm pivotably coupled to the intermediate attachment at a first end to form a first axis, the arm comprising a first receiving cavity to receive the first protruding member;
• and
• a base pivotably coupled to the intermediate attachment at the second end and forming a second axis, the base comprising a second protruding member that is received by the second receiving cavity.