Exterior rearview mirror assembly
AssigneeDonnelly Corporation
InventorWolfgang Thau
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Abstract
An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror element supported by a mirror support of synthetic material. The mirror element is adjustable by a motor that is electrically operable to adjust the rearward field of view of the mirror element. A mirror support incorporates at least one electric strip conductor and provides an electrical connection to the motor. Preferably, the motor is mounted in an actuator module which supports the mirror element. The actuator module is mounted to the mirror support. Electrical connections between the mirror element, actuator module, and mirror support may be made by plug and socket connectors such as jack connectors. At least one of the jack connectors is preferably interconnected to the electric strip conductor.
Claims34
An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle comprising:
- a mirror element adjustable by at least one motor that is electrically operable for adjusting the rearward field of view of said mirror element then said assembly is mounted to a vehicle;
- said mirror element being supported by a mirror support;
- said mirror support at least partially formed of synthetic material;
- said mirror support incorporating at least one electric strip conductor, said at least one electric strip conductor providing electrical connection to aid at least one motor whereby said rearward field of view of said mirror element may be adjusted.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.