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US4558930A
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Truck mirror adjustable in the horizontal direction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-04-04
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Granted: 1985-12-17
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Expires: 2004-04-04
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed herein an adjustable mirror for use with a vehicle such as a semi-trailer truck. The mirror can be adjustable by being rotated or by being moved horizontally inward or outward from the truck. The control mechanism to move the mirror is reversible motors which can be controlled from within the truck through the use of a pair of switches. The mechanism for moving the mirror inward or outward includes a rack and pinion which is controlled by the motor means.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Deedreek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:46
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/18; G02B7/182; G02B7/1822; G02B7/1827; B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A side mirror for a vehicle which is controllably adjustable inward or outward from said vehicle comprising: a mirror affixed to an upper and lower horizontal member, a pair of tubes affixed to said vehicle and positioned and sized so that said horiontal members slide therein, means including a rack and pinion, for moving said upper and lower horizontal members slideably within said tubes, motor means for controllably driving said pinions in one of two directions; and control means for controlling said motor means to drive said pinions and the direction in which said pinions are driven.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A side mirror for a vehicle which is controllably adjustable inward or outward from said vehicle comprising: a mirror affixed to an upper and lower horizontal member, a pair of tubes affixed to said vehicle and positioned and sized so that said horiontal members slide therein, means including a rack and pinion, for moving said upper and lower horizontal members slideably within said tubes, motor means for controllably driving said pinions in one of two directions; and control means for controlling said motor means to drive said pinions and the direction in which said pinions are driven.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said upper and lower members each have grooves therein forming racks and each of said tubes have an opening therein through which one of a pair of pinions engages the rack of one of said members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention according to claim 2 wherein said motor means includes a pair of motors synchronized with respect to one another to rotate said pinions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 2 further comprising means attached to one of said members for rotating said mirror.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 4 wherein said means for rotating includes reversible motor means and motor control means for controlling said motor means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 1 further comprising means attached to one of said members for rotating said mirror.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 6 wherein said means for rotating includes reversible motor means and motor control means for controlling said motor means.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-12-16 | 1989-06-17 | 1989-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-16 | 1993-06-17 | 1993-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-16 | 1997-06-17 | 1997-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |