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US3596079A
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Power control and backup light for vehicle rearview mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-20
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-02-20
Abstract
Abstract An assembly including upper and lower mounting portions secured to vertically spaced side portions of a vehicle above and below a window opening and further including a generally U-shaped frame consisting of generally parallel upper and lower horizontal legs interconnected at one pair of corresponding ends by means of an upstanding bight portion. The other pair of ends of the legs are oscillatably supported from the mounting portions for oscillation about aligned axes and a light and mirror are supported from the frame and a reversible motor is connected between one of the mounting portions and the frame for oscillating the latter.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin C Clark
- 👤 Verl T Dady
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:59
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/22; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2661; B60Q1/2665; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/025; B60R1/12; B60R1/1207; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18856
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
In combination, upper and lower mounting portions for securement to vertically spaced side portions of a vehicle, an upright member extending between and pivotally secured at its upper and lower ends to said upper and lower mounting portions for oscillation about aligned axes, a rear vision mirror supported from said member for oscillation therewith and friction-resisted oscillation relative thereto about a second parallel axis, and a reversible motor operatively connected between said member and one of said mounting portions for oscillating said member, said reversible motor including an electric speed reducer motor including an output shaft having an eccentric crankpin mounted thereon, an elongated rod having one end journaled on said crankpin and a pin carried by said upright member eccentrically disposed relative to and generally paralleling said axes upon which the other end of said rod is journaled the length of the moment arm established between the crankpin and output shaft axis being less than the length of the moment arm established between the pin carried by said upright member and the axes of oscillation of said upright member, whereby continuous operation of said motor, in either direction, will merely result in continuous oscillation of said upright member through an arc of less than 180* , said rod being adjustable in effective length.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
In combination, upper and lower mounting portions for securement to vertically spaced side portions of a vehicle, an upright member extending between and pivotally secured at its upper and lower ends to said upper and lower mounting portions for oscillation about aligned axes, a rear vision mirror supported from said member for oscillation therewith and friction-resisted oscillation relative thereto about a second parallel axis, and a reversible motor operatively connected between said member and one of said mounting portions for oscillating said member, said reversible motor including an electric speed reducer motor including an output shaft having an eccentric crankpin mounted thereon, an elongated rod having one end journaled on said crankpin and a pin carried by said upright member eccentrically disposed relative to and generally paralleling said axes upon which the other end of said rod is journaled the length of the moment arm established between the crankpin and output shaft axis being less than the length of the moment arm established between the pin carried by said upright member and the axes of oscillation of said upright member, whereby continuous operation of said motor, in either direction, will merely result in continuous oscillation of said upright member through an arc of less than 180* , said rod being adjustable in effective length.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said upright member comprises a generally U-shaped frame including upper and lower generally horizontal parallel legs interconnected at one pair of corresponding ends by means of an upstanding bight portion, said aligned axes extending between the other pair of ends of said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said mirror element is supported from said Frame for adjustable angular positioning relative to said frame about an axis generally paralleling said axes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 1 including a light assembly supported from said upright member for oscillation therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said upper and lower mounting portions each include a pair of horizontal support arms convergent toward one pair of corresponding ends and secured at the other pair of ends to an elongated mounting plate at points spaced therealong, the convergent ends of each pair of arms being secured together and each end of said upright member being secured to the convergent ends of the corresponding pair of support arms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said speed reducer motor is supported from one of said upper and lower mounting portions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |