Two component mirror and method of assembly

Abstract

In inside or outside rearview mirrors of motor vehicles, the mirror housing (2) and the frame (4) constitute two parts, whereby the frame (4) is held on the mirror housing (3) by means of clips. In order to produce the component (2, 4) in a simple and economical manner, the two components are joined to each other by laser welding with their faces flush and contiguous. During the process, a laser beam is directed onto the contiguous edges and along the corresponding part such that the edges are welded together. The laser beam can also be directed by a third part, which reflects the laser beam to the flush, contiguous edges of the two other parts (2, 4), along which it is moved. The component (2, 4) and the method are preferably used to manufacture inside or outside rearview mirrors of motor vehicles.

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