Abstract: A method of producing a tank lid of tough polymeric material, and a tank lid produced according to this method, are provided. The inner side of the tank lid is provided with one or more projections, especially a pivot arm. An inner lid layer is injection molded in a mold together with the projections. Subsequently, in a separate stage, an outer layer that is provided with an outer surface of the lid is injection molded onto the inner layer.

Abstract: A lid for closing off the tank connector of a motor vehicle is provided. An annular, elastic seal is disposed in a groove in an outer periphery of the lid. The seal serves for sealing the gap between the rim of the lid and the outer surface of the vehicle. At least part of the cross-sectional portion of the seal that faces the groove comprises an elastomeric material that is considerably harder than the actual sealing part.

Abstract: An external rear view mirror for motor vehicles is provided, and includes a housing that conforms to a streamlined shape of the vehicle. The housing serves to accommodate an adjustable mirror body. The forward end of the housing, as viewed in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle, merges with a part of the vehicle. To avoid breaks and steps in the vicinity of this end, the forward end of the mirror housing is adjustable, especially with respect to its height, when the mirror has already been mounted on the vehicle.

Abstract: An external rearview mirror for a motor vehicle is provided. The mirror can be pivoted by a swivel arm counter to the direction of travel. To improve the pivot movement and provide a smooth transition to a stationary part of the mirror, the swivel arm is guided in the vicinity of that end thereof that is proximate to the pivot location, via a guide rod or a curved guide, so that during pivoting, the mirror housing also moves away in the vicinity of that edge thereof that is proximate to the pivot location.

Abstract: An external mirror for a motor vehicle is provided. The mirror includes parts that are pivotable to a limited extent between two end positions. An electric motor serves to pivot these parts, with a slip coupling being interposed between the electric motor and the pivotable parts. To be able to automatically establish a synchronization between the pivotable parts and the electric motor, supply of power to the motor is effected via contact strips having an effective length that is greater than the pivot path of the pivotable parts such that even in the end positions of these parts, power can still be supplied to the electric motor. A loop that is associated with the contact strips is connected to the electric motor in such a way as to move therewith.

Abstract: An external mirror for a motor vehicle, including a housing provided with two swivel pins that are disposed one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle for allowing the housing to be swiveled toward the front or the rear out of the operative position and into a position that extends approximately parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. So that the mirror housing can be retained in this parallel position, an abutment support that limits the swiveling of the housing is provided for that swivel pin that leaves its journal position during the swiveling movement.

Abstract: An external rearview mirror for a motor vehicle is provided. The mirror housing, in which is disposed a mirror pane, is secured on a mounting in such a way as to be pivotable about a vertical axis into a park position. In a region remote from the pivot axis, the mirror housing is guided by curved guide means that includes teeth with which is associated at least one gear wheel in such a way that rotation of the gear wheel effects a pivoting of the mirror housing.

Abstract: A rearview mirror for a motor vehicle. A mirror body is adjustably disposed in a housing that is pivotable about a vertical axis. Longitudinally shiftable adjustment elements are provided for the remote adjustment of the mirror body. So that this mirror can be tilted for safety reasons, the adjustment elements, in the vicinity of the interface between the housing and the base for the housing, are respectively provided with coupling halves for a pull and compression-resistant connection.

Abstract: An external rear view mirror for a motor vehicle is provided, and includes an electrically heatable mirror body that is detachably connectable to a holder that is adjustable in all directions. In order to simplify mounting of the mirror body, the electrical leads for the heating are connected to the holder. In addition, both the holder and the mirror body are provided with electrical contacts that communicate with one another when the mirror body is mounted on the holder.

Abstract: An internal mirror for a motor vehicle. A plate is secured to the vehicle, and a mirror base can be pressed onto and pulled from the plate. A spring is connected with and in the hollow base and has bent edges that engage undercuts of the plate. The spring has a tongue with a hook-like end that catches against a projection of the plate. To pull the base from the plate, this hook-like tongue end can be raised from the plate projection. The base has two side walls and one end wall that rest against the plate.

Abstract: A rear view mirror for a motor vehicle. An anchoring member is fixedly mounted on the vehicle, and that part of the mirror that is provided with a mirror body is adapted to be connected to the anchoring member by being pressed or otherwise placed thereon. In order to be able to establish an electrical connection during mounting of the mirror, the anchoring member and the part placed thereon are provided with electrical contacts, whereby when the mirror body part is placed on the anchoring member, a contact connection is established between these two components.

Abstract: An external mirror for a vehicle, including a base that is secured to the vehicle and a housing that is mounted on the base in such a way as to be pivotable about an approximately vertical axis. The housing accommodates a mirror body that is adjustable via an electric motor, with adjustment members being provided between the motor and the mirror body. To avoid vibrations of the housing, the motor is mounted in the base. Coupling elements can be provided that disengage when the housing is swung out, and that engage when the housing is swung in.

Abstract: An exterior mirror for a vehicle, including a support or base mounted on the vehicle, and a housing that accommodates a mirror body and is mounted on the support or base in such a way that it is pivotable to the front and to the rear relative to the forward direction of travel of the vehicle. The housing is pivotable against a spring force in such a way that after a pivoting movement the housing returns to a normal position. A slide member is mounted to the housing and in the normal position of the latter rests against the base of an approximately V-shaped channel in the mirror base or support under spring force. During pivoting of the housing in one direction, the slide member, against the spring force, moves along one of the side surfaces of the channel, while during pivoting of the housing in the opposite direction, the slide member moves along the other side surface of the channel.

Abstract: An exterior mirror for a vehicle, including a base mounted on the vehicle, and a housing, for a mirror body, mounted on the base in such a way as to be pivotable to the front and to the rear relative to the forward direction of travel of the vehicle. A lever arm is mounted on the base in such a way as to be pivotable in the direction of pivot of the housing. One end of a swivel arm is directed toward the base and is hingedly connected with the lever arm. One end of a tension spring is connected to that end of the swivel arm that is remote from the base. A second end of the tension spring is connected to the base in the vicinity of where the lever arm is mounted on the base. The housing is connected to the swivel arm, in the vicinity of that end of the latter remote from the base, in such a way that the housing is pivotable about either its front or rear edge against the force of the tension spring.

Abstract: An external rearview mirror for a vehicle, with adjustment of the mirror being effected by a hand lever that removably engages in a funnel-like adjustment member that is disposed within a pivotable housing for the mirror body. In order in an operative position of the mirror to always assure a positive connection between the adjustment member and the hand lever, the adjustment member, with a resilient restoring force, rests against the hand lever in the operative position of the mirror, and rests against a stop in a non-operative, swung in or swung out position of the mirror. This restoring force is preferably effected by a torsion spring.

Abstract: A rear-view mirror for a motor vehicle. The mirror housing, which is provided with the mirror body, is pivotable about an upper transverse axis into two positions (normal position and anti-glare position). In order to reduce the sensitivity of the mirror to vibrations, the housing has a supporting surface associated therewith, at least for the two above-mentioned positions. The supporting surface is curved in conformity with the pivot radius determined by the transverse axis. The housing and the holder, which is used for mounting the housing, preferably have curved surfaces which correspond to one another and via which these component parts may be mutually supported.

Abstract: An adjustable rear view mirror, the mirror element of which is supported by a ball-and-socket-like joint, and can be adjusted by two elements that can be actuated by pressure medium. In order to use single-acting adjustment elements, a reset spring is associated with the two elements. This reset spring is disposed on an imaginary line that bisects the angle defined by the two adjustment elements and the ball-and-socket-like joint. This reset spring is expediently a compression spring that is disposed across from the two adjustment elements.

Abstract: An adjustable mirror for a motor vehicle, especially a mirror for the outside of the vehicle. The mirror has at least two adjustment elements that act upon the mirror element. These adjustment elements can be selectively actuated by a control element. In order to provide an adjustment mechanism that does not depend upon electrical power, is precise, and reliable, the control element, the adjustment elements, and the associated connections form a closed hydraulic system. A bellows is advantageously the active adjustment element, while the adjustment members themselves can be embodied as working cylinders.

Abstract: An external rearview mirror for a motor vehicle, whereby a support serves for fastening of the mirror to the vehicle, with a mirror housing, in which is disposed a mirror body, being pivotably connected to the support, via a closed bracket, in such a way that the mirror housing can tilt or fold in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle under certain driving conditions. The support is also provided with releasable catch mechanisms for holding the mirror housing in its effective position. The pivot connections for the closed bracket are provided on the support and on the mirror housing, and are formed by catch or snap connections and/or by two sections that come together during assembly of the mirror.

Abstract: A support for an external rearview mirror of a motor vehicle. The support serves for fastening of the mirror to the vehicle. A mirror housing, in which is disposed a mirror body, is pivotably connected to the support, via a bracket, in such a way that the mirror housing can be tilted in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The support is also provided with a releasable arresting mechanism for holding the mirror body or the mirror housing in its effective position. Also provided is a one-piece metallic member formed of a metal plate and, connected thereto, a pivot connection part for the bracket, the arresting mechanism, and means for mounting the support to the vehicle. A molded plastic member substantially surrounds the metallic member and determines the external appearance of the support. This molded plastic member is provided with catches for connecting the metallic member to the plastic member.