Abstract: Actuator mechanism for adjusting the position of a mirror element in a wing mirror for a motor vehicle, comprising an electric motor and a mirror adjusting element movably coupled therewith via a drive train. The drive train comprises a main gear which is included in the drive train nearer to the mirror adjusting element and further comprises a pinion being in mesh with the main gear, which pinion is included in the drive train nearer to the electric motor. The main gear and the pinion cooperate through an evoloid toothing. The invention also relates to a wing mirror for a motor vehicle in which at least one actuator mechanism is included.

Abstract: A movement mechanism comprises a substantially spherical holder and a substantially bowl-shaped ring, which, when inserted into each other, are rotatable relative to each other about at least one first axis (A), which lies in a plane which is substantially parallel with the top face of the holder. Driving means are provided for enabling movement of the holder relative to the ring. These driving means comprise a non-straight driving rod bearing-mounted in the holder and means for activating the driving rod. The driving rod is further connected with a driving part, which is rotatably mounted in a recess in the ring relative to a second axis (B), which second axis (B) lies in a plane equal or parallel to the top face of the ring, and which second axis (B) lies at an angle of approximately 90° to the first axis (A).

Abstract: Actuator mechanism for adjusting the position of a mirror element in a wing mirror for a motor vehicle, comprising an electric motor and a mirror adjusting element movably coupled therewith via a drive train. The drive train comprises a main gear which is included in the drive train nearer to the mirror adjusting element and further comprises a pinion being in mesh with the main gear, which pinion is included in the drive train nearer to the electric motor. The main gear and the pinion cooperate through an evoloid toothing. The invention also relates to a wing mirror for a motor vehicle in which at least one actuator mechanism is included.

Abstract: A drive system comprises a movement mechanism comprising a spherical holder (1) and a spherical bowl which, one inserted into the other, are rotatable relative to each other about an X-axis and a Y-axis, which axes lie in a plane substantially coinciding with the plane of the outside edge of the holder or extending parallel thereto. Viewed in the X-Y plane, the holder comprises two mutually perpendicular slots (4,5), provided through the holder, each of said slots having an adjusting element provided therein for motor displacement, which adjusting element is further freely movable in the bowl in a direction, viewed in the X-Y plane, perpendicular to that of the relevant slot in the holder. Through the relevant slot in the holder, the adjusting element is in an operative connection with a drive mechanism placed in the holder, which drive mechanism is connected to a motor that is likewise placed in the holder.

Abstract: In a mirror of a motor vehicle, a mirror support, having a mirror plate thereon, is movable about two mutually perpendicular axes relative to a mounting plate fixedly present in the housing of the mirror plate. Between the mirror support and the mounting plate, at least two damping elements are arranged, by which vibrations of the mirror plate in the housing are counteracted.

Abstract: A motion mechanism comprises a substantially spherically curved holder, a substantially spherically curved bowl and a substantially spherically curved support element. The holder, bowl and support element, when inserted into eachpother in this order, are rotatable relative to each other about a first axis, the X-axis, and a second axis, the Y-axis. The axes lie in a plane substantially coinciding with the plane of the outer edge of the holder or extending parallel thereto. The holder is connected to the support element for rotation about the Y-axis and the support element together with the holder are connected to the bowl for rotation about the X-axis. The drive means for moving the holder about said axes can substantially be arranged in the holder itself.

Abstract: In a method for mounting first and second adjusting means for pivoting a mirror element about two mutually substantially perpendicular axes in the housing of a mirror to be secured in or to a vehicle, each of the adjusting means is arranged on a mounting plate member, whereafter, depending on the desired distance between the intersection of the axes and the points of application of the adjusting means on the mirror element, the two mounting plate members are positioned relative to each other and, in the relative position they have thus assumed, are mounted in the housing of a mirror. The two mounting plate members are connected for movement relative to each other in the plane of the mounting plate.

Abstract: An actuator having a motor for effecting a pivotal movement about two mutually perpendicular axes. A primary reduction step is formed by a worm and a worm wheel which is coupled to a rotation-selective coupling having two outputs. Each of those outputs is coupled respectively to a secondary reduction step, consisting of a worm and a worm wheel. Each secondary worm wheel is coupled to a part to be displaced.

Abstract: An electrically operable pivoting mechanism (10) for causing a mirror housing (3) of a wing mirror to pivot. The mirror housing can be brought from any position into any other position manually, and can be brought from any position into the normal operational position electrically by means of the mechanism (10). The mechanism (10) has a construction which is simple an an therefor be easily manufactured. The mechanism comprises a plurality of arcuate grooves and corresponding configured projections engaging the grooves for defining the extreme positions of the mirror housing.

Abstract: A driving unit (1), comprising: a motor (10), a driven shaft (2) driven by the motor, and a transmission device (20) coupled between the motor and the output shaft and having one input shaft (21) and two rotational output members (22) and (23), wherein the ratio of transmission from the input shaft (21) to the first rotational output member (22) differs from the ratio of transmission from the input shaft (21) to the second rotational output member (23). The first rotational output member (22) is coupled to the motor housing (11) via a slip coupling (30). A helical spring (60) arranged so as to be coaxial to the motor presses the first rotational output member (23) against the motor housing (11), wherein that helical spring (60) engages the motor housing (11) via a pressure ring (50). This pressure ring (50) has a helical channel (52) for receiving the helical spring (60). The pressure ring (50) is rotatable to enable setting the maximum value of the moment that can be supplied to the output shaft (2).

Abstract: A displacement adjustment device (100) for at least partly converting a rotation into a translation, comprising: a rotation input member (114) which is bearing-mounted so as to be rotatable but axially secured relative to a frame said rotation input member (114) being provided with a hollow (116) extending axially therethrough; a bar (11) positioned in the hollow (116) and having its outside surface provided with a screw thread (17), means (12) being prvided for preventing rotation of said bar (11) relative to a frame; and a coupling gear wheel (120) arranged for rotation in the rotation input member (114), wherein the axis of rotation of the coupling gear wheel (120) is substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation input member (114), wherein the coupling gear wheel (120) has teeth (121) engaging with the screw thread (17) of the bar (11) and, wherein the rotation bearing of the coupling gear wheel (120) comprises a slip coupling (130) relative to the rotation input member (114).

Abstract: A movement actuator includes first and second modules that are constructed to fit together in different manners. The first module includes first and second actuator parts mounted for rotation relative to one another, a gear wheel rotatable arranged in the second actuator part, and a transmission system including a coupler coupled to the gear wheel and a worm wheel. The second module includes a motor housing and an electromotor mounted in the housing and having a drive shaft having mounted thereon a worm. When the two modules are coupled together, in any of the different manners, the worm engages the worm wheel, thereby coupling the electromotor through the transmission system and gear wheel to the actuator parts. As a result, the electromotor is operable to rotate the actuator parts relative to each other.