Abstract: A support bracket for mounting a mirror on a vehicle, the support bracket having at one end means for mounting the bracket onto a vehicle and means at the other end for mounting a mirror. The means for mounting the mirror comprises retaining means to substantially prevent disengagement of the mirror from the bracket. A rearview mirror case is disclosed wherein the case comprises a case body having an integrally formed socket for receiving one end of a complementary support bracket. A rearview mirror is disclosed comprising a reflective element actuatable between at least two reflective conditions and shock absorbing means abutting a rear surface of the reflective element.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 18, 1994
Date of Patent:
November 5, 1996
Assignee:
Donnelly Mirrors, Ltd.
Inventors:
John Desmond, Patrick MacNamara, Sean McCormack, Patrick Lawlor