Abstract: A tilt mechanism includes a rigid base member, a first tilt plate pivotally ounted on the base member, and a second tilt plate pivotally mounted on the first tilt plate. The first and second tilt plates are pivoted via actuating mechanisms which include stepper motors, harmonic drives, and precision nuts which translate the rotational output of the harmonic drives to pivotal motion of the tilt plates. All of the movable components of the mechanism are mounted to one another via flexural pivots which allow at least limited rotation in one direction but which prevent movement in all other directions.

Abstract: An exterior view mirror for a motor vehicle has a mirror housing secured to a cylindrical boss which is pivotally mounted on a base. A clutch, which secures the housing at a predetermined orientation relative to the base, comprises a first member carrying a detent formation, a second member journalled on the first member so as to be axially movable relative thereto to bring the detent formation into engagement with a complementary formation on the second member, and a spring for causing relative axial movement between the first member and the second member to bring the detent formation into engagement with the complementary formation. The clutch can be released by heating a shape memory alloy wire which is arranged to oppose the spring so as to cause disengagement of the detent formation from the complementary formation.

Abstract: A motor-powered adjustable rear view mirror for motor vehicles, particularly lorries, comprises a housing which supports and accommodates a mirror glass. Positioning drives are provided by means of which the housing can be pivoted and adjusted about two pivot axes which extend substantially at right angles to each other. In order to make the mirror of the simplest possible construction and so that it can be easily assembled and has a shallow but very stable design, each positioning drive is stationary in relation to the housing and is coupled via a slider-crank transmission to a base plate, the slider-crank transmission comprising a crank and a push rod connected thereto via a crank joint. The push rod is coupled to the base plate via a sliding bearing.

Abstract: The mounting assembly readily enables longitudinal or transverse adjustment of the position of the mirror relative to the vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a mirror shaft, a base member and a cover member to secure the upper end of the mirror shaft to the back of the mirror; a pair of anchors and sleeves which anchor the medial portion of the mirror shaft to the vehicle, and a clamping member and a bracket member to mount the lower end of the mirror shaft to the vehicle. The mirror shaft is secured within the clamping member, the clamping member is mounted onto the bracket member, and the bracket member is mounted onto the vehicle. The base member is secured to the back of the mirror, and the upper end of the mirror shaft is securely retained between the cover member and the base member. Two elongated anchors are cooperatively engaged with two sleeves which are medially disposed about the mirror shaft.

Abstract: An impact or user displaceable self-adjusting mounting assembly for attaching an outside rear-view mirror to a vehicle includes two mounting brackets for attaching respective ends of a mirror support arm to the vehicle. The upper bracket provdes an articulated joint between the bracket and the vehicle to permit adjustment of the mirror and support arm in a generally vertical orientation. The upper bracket also provides a pivot axis about which the support arm can be rotated in a generally horizontal orientation either by the user or upon impact. A detent mechanism provides a position selection and retaining means for the mirror support arm. The lower mounting bracket also provides a pivot axis for the mirror support arm and includes self-adjusting means for maintaining the lower pivot axis colinear with the upper pivot axis independent of the vehicle profile.

Abstract: A displaying apparatus for a vehicle to project a pattern to be displayed of an indicator on a half mirror disposed in front of a driver's seat such that a driver of the vehicle sees the pattern overlapping views outside a front windshield of the vehicle. The displaying apparatus comprises a projector for projecting the pattern. The projector includes the indicator, etc., and is received within a case which is provided to a ceiling in the interior of the vehicle to accommodate a room lamp. The half mirror is fitted to a fitting device installed on a dashboard of the vehicle such that an angle of the half mirror is freely set. The half mirror is set on the dashboard at an angle in a range between 100 and 120 deg. the angle being formed toward the front windshield from a horizontal line (0 deg) extending to the driver.

Abstract: In an outside mirror assembly for motor vehicles, having a mirror installed pivotably inside an enclosure fixed to a stay, the retaining force of a structure pivotably holding the mirror can be adjusted and the mirror can be detached and reinstalled. The holding structure can be removably installed by means of a fixture inside the enclosure fixed to the stay. A back plate holding the mirror is pivotably supported to the holding structure, and the force of the holding structure for retaining the back plate can be adjusted. The enclosure has formed therein an opening through which a tool for adjusting the retaining force of the holding structure and for removing or reinstalling the fixture can be introduced, and a cover is removably attached to the enclosure to close said opening.

Abstract: A mechanically adjustable rear-view mirror has a mounting unit (7) to attach it to a truck. A servomotor unit (20) is mounted between a base plate (18) attached to the mounting unit and a support plate (19) running roughly parallel to the base plate. The base plate is firmly attached to a housing (1) containing the mirror (3). The servomotor unit (20) contains two servomotors (31, 32) which are attached to the support plate (19) and connected to the base plate (18) via actuators (37, 38) and universal joints (41, 42). In addition, a bearing support (43) which is also connected to the base plate (18) by a universal joint (44) is attached to the support plate (19). A pair of universal joints (41, 44 or 42, 44) form a pivot axis for the opposite servomotor (31, 32). This construction is simple, is easy to install and is very stable.

Abstract: A mirror assembly which may be mounted on a wall or beam is provided. The assembly includes a base which is mounted to a wall or beam, a pedestal connected to the base and a mirror or mirror connected to the pedestal. The mirror may rotate with respect to the pedestal about a first axis defined by the longitudinal axis of the pedestal and about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. This enables the position of the mirror to be easily adjusted when the assembly is mounted on a wall or beam, in order to enable the assembly to be used at various locations where expanded viewing of an area is desirable.

Abstract: An adjustable mirror assembly includes a rigid base plate (35) and a mirror (16) which is integrally bonded thereto via an elastic layer (50), and adjustment screws (52, 54) that are threaded in the base place and press on the rearside of the mirror, thereby stretching the elastic layer (50).

Abstract: A multi-post gimbal mechanism for imparting motion to an object about a cer of rotation including a frame for supporting the object and a plurality of elongated posts coupled to the frame so as to permit orbital rotation of the frame about each of the coupling points. Each of the elongated posts is selectively adjustable in position and drive means are coupled to the elongated posts to selectively adjust the position. The drive means are supported on a mounting base and are pivotally attached to the mounting base such that each drive mechanism can rotate about an axis that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of its corresponding elongated support post.

Abstract: A mirror angle adjusting device for a door mirror assembly for use in motor vehicles has an operating lever, and first and second connecting members for sequentially transmitting to a mirror holder vertical and horizontal movements of the lever for angle adjustment. Smooth operation of the angle adjustment of a mirror can be performed by a connection between the lever and the first connecting member, and between the first connecting member and the second connecting member. The first connecting member can include a first joint for connecting with the lever, and a second joint for connecting the first joint with the second connecting member.

Abstract: An adjusting instrument for electrically adjusting the interior mirror of a motor vehicle about two mutually perpendicular axes. The device comprises a vehicle-connectable suspension device and a mirror mounting plate connected thereto. The plate is adjustable about two mutually perpendicular axes and supports a rearview mirror. The suspension device comprises a housing accommodating two drive units whose output shafts are perpendicular to one another and geared to drive the mirror mounting plate. The drive units are arranged to exert a torque on the point of suspension of the suspension device, that is equal but opposite to the torque exerted on the point of suspension by the mirror mounting plate and mirror.

Abstract: An outside rear-view mirror for a vehicle has a pedestal and a mirror housing which is swingably mounted to the pedestal. A mirror glass is bonded to a backing element which is mounted to a universal joint including a rocker and being fastened to the base of the mirror housing. A handle is adapted to be mounted within the interior of the vehicle and to be manipulated in either of two transverse directions. One end of a flexible shaft is hung into a shackle projecting from the backing element transversely to the mirror glass and having a pinion which may rotate with the shaft and engage a toothed segment of the rocker. The second end of the shaft is coupled to a gear which engages a toothed rack coupled to the handle so as to be displaceable longitudinally upon manipulation of the handle.

Abstract: Apparatus for precise rapid orientation of an optical element comprising apparatus for supporting an optical element for rotation about a first axis, apparatus for selectably positioning the optical element about the first axis and including a rotatable cam having a cam surface, a dimension of which varies along its extent and determines the position of the optical element about the first axis; a step motor for determining the rotational orientation of the rotatable cam and thus determining which portion thereof is in operative engagement with the optical element for positioning thereof; and apparatus for interconnecting the rotatable cam with the step motor and comprising a flexible coupling.

Abstract: A mount for an optical element is disclosed in which an optical element can be adjusted to a plurality of positions relative to an optical axis. The element is mounted in a holder which can be moved about a plurality of axes. In order to provide a mount which is capable of very fine adjustment, the optical element is mounted such that an operative surface is at a small angle to a plane perpendicular to the optical axis, and the optical element is rotated about the optical axis to provide the desired adjustment.

Abstract: A mount for an optical device is disclosed in which a circular mirror can be adjusted relative to an optical axis. The mirror is supported along the optical axis in a holder which can be moved about orthogonal axes to provide adjustment in two rotational degrees of freedom. In order to provide a mount which can be easily adjusted and can be securely held in an adjusted position, independent support means are provided for each rotational degree of freedom, and the support means are adjustable to position an output beam from the mirror within the confines of a square cone.

Abstract: An exterior rear view mirror assembly has a base member adapted to be fixed to the body of a vehicle and carrying a first detent formation located at a predetermined radius from a substantially vertical axis. A mirror support member is mounted on the base member for angular movement about this vertical axis. A detent carrier which is also angularly movable about said vertical axis, carries a second detent formation confronting said first detent formation at the same radius from said vertical axis. Clamping means are arranged to secure the detent carrier to the mirror support member at a selected one of a multiplicity of orientations relative thereto.

Abstract: A wind deflector for use at the forward exterior of the side windows of a tractor or truck for diverting air currents away from the window and enabling the driver or passenger to travel in comfort with the window open comprises a transparent vertically elongated thick sheet or panel of plastic with the top and bottom ends bent in the same direction to form end flanges. A threaded stud extends outwardly through a reinforcing metal plate and the bent end flanges. Adjustably clamped along the projecting threaded stud is a clamp arm bracket, the outer end of which is provided with a tubular clamp which is adapted to encircle and clamp on a rear view mirror bracket arm or strut. The encircling portion of the bracket clamp is generally tangent to the clamp arm bracket. The bracket clamp may be adjusted radially along the stud, or inverted in order properly to engage the mirror arm or strut.

Abstract: A rear vision mirror assembly has a mounting member to which a mirror backing plate is pivoted for tilting about two planes (a "universal" tilt), a mirror carried on the backing plate, and a blade which projects from the mounting plate and which frictionally engages a metal spring retainer or spring retainers.

Abstract: The actuator unit housing for a rearview mirror includes two electric motors for tilting a mirror element in an actuator unit, and a drive transmission, and means for foldably supporting a mirror element on the upper surface of the actuator housing. A guide inlet for inserting an electric supply and control harness line of the motors is formed in the actuator unit housing. Since the guide inlet is composed of a plurality of lateral slits with labyrinths, the movement of the harness line occurred when the actuator is assembled or repaired can be suppressed. When a connector socket is buried in the slit, the socket is positioned by the labyrinth, and even if an external force by engaging a plug piece is applied, the socket can be stably held.

Abstract: A vibration damping apparatus for mirrors mounted on a movable vehicle. The apparatus includes an elongated bar having outwardly extending, perpendicular, parallel spaced legs. The legs are fastenably secured within an attachment bracket secured or integrally formed on the back surface of each mirror member. The mirrors may be pivoted about the longitudinal axis of each leg of the bar. Connectors are provided for connecting portions of the post of the bar, adjacent to each leg member, to the vehicle. This may be directly to the vehicle or attachment to a post attached directly by itself to the vehicle.

Abstract: A rearview mirror for vehicles which is adjustable in two planes and has a mirror housing accommodating the mirror glass, a universal mounting for adjustment of the mirror, and a mounting housing accommodating an adjustment drive mechanism. Two shafts are connected to the adjustment drive mechanism, the shafts being driven directly by the adjustment drive mechanism and being rotatable independently of each other. One of the shafts is connected to the mirror housing so that when that shaft is driven, the mirror is swivelled relative to the housing and the other shaft is rigidly mounted on the framework of the vehicle so that when it is driven the housing mechanism together with the mirror housing is swivelled about the last mentioned shaft.

Abstract: A shock absorbing apparatus for a door mirror of automobiles capable of absorbing a shock applied to the door mirror when a pedestrian or the like strikes the door mirror, by automatically rotating the door mirror; comprising an inner cylinder rotatably mounted on a supporting axis, and outer cylinder into which the inner cylinder can be received, and a shock absorbing member disposed between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder, and fixed to the inner and outer cylinders respectively, the inner cylinder having a longer length in the axial direction than that of the outer cylinder, the supporting axis being disposed between upper and lower flanges mounted on either a door or a mirror case, both ends of the inner cylinder being fastened by the upper and lower flanges, and the outer cylinder being connected to the other provided with no flange.

Abstract: A mounting device (10) includes first (28) and second (32) levers that are disposed between a base plate (12) and a mounting plate (20) and that are attached to the base plate by flexible metal hinges (36a and 36b). First (56a) and second (56b) adjustment devices extend through the base plate (12) and selectively adjust the angles of inclination of the levers (28 and 32). The levers (28 and 32) each change the angular inclination of the mounting plate (20) about one axis by a smaller angle than the angular change received by that (28 or 32) lever.

Abstract: A mirror mount (10) is provided that allows free pitch, yaw and roll motion of the mirror (28) while keeping the location of a point (56) on the surface of the mirror (28) fixed in the rest frame of reference of the mount (10). Yaw movement is provided by two yaw cylinders (30,32) that are bearing (52) mounted to provide rotation. Pitch and roll motion is provided by a spherically annular shell (42) that is air bearing (72,74) mounted to move between a clamp (60) and an upper pedestal bearing (44). The centers of curvature of the spherical surfaces of the shell (42) lie upon the point (56). Pitch motion and roll motion are separately and independently imparted to mirror (28) by a pair of pitch paddles (34) and a pair of roll paddles (36) that are independently and separately moved by control rods (76,80) driven by motors (78,82).

Abstract: An electric remote control mirror apparatus comprising pivotably supporting means fixed within a mirror housing for pivotably supporting the mirror body having a mirror by utilizing a pivot connection mechanism composed of a boss portion mounted on the mirror body and a concave portion mounted on a drive casing to be resiliently fitted to the boss portion, a mirror driving mechanism composed of two ball bases mounted on the mirror body and disposed on two lines orthogonal to each other, threaded rods each of which has a ball to be fitted to the ball base and mounted in the direction parallel to the axial direction of the pivot connection mechanism thereby slanting the mirror body, and O-ring for stably supporting the threaded rods and surely sealing the threaded rods from water and/or dust, wherein a stable movement of the mirror is achieved and the mirror is stably maintained even when the mirror is affected with wind pressure and/or vibration due to automobiles.

Abstract: A memory positioning system for use in a remote control rear-view mirror having electric motors for adjusting the mirror's position, which position is electrically detected by linear potentiometers connected to a microprocessor that records the potentiometer-generated signals. After the signals corresponding to a pre-selected position have been recorded and the mirror adjusted to a different position, the mirror can be returned to the pre-selected position by commanding the microprocessor to operate the motors until the potentiometers detect the previously recorded positions corresponding to the recorded signals. A rib and slot on the mirror's main spherical pivot mounting provide only a limited predetermined amount of vibration-absorbing pivotal movement about an axis which intersects the plane of the mirror. The mirror also has stops which permit only a limited amount of pivotal movement about the same axis.

Abstract: In a foldable mirror provided with a mirror case foldable around rotary members on a mirror stay, a manual angle adjusting device for tilting a mirror accommodated in the mirror case, comprises a penetrating shaft vertically movably and rotatably mounted on the rotary members, a clutch member for moving a connecting portion between the clutch member and a mirror holder vertically and for rotating the connecting portion around the shaft in one unit therewith or independently, a first connecting member which is secured on the shaft rotates around it and moves vertically, second connecting members provided with a connecting shaft and a bent portion having one end connected thereto and the other end for engagement with the first connecting member so that the bent portion and the first connecting member are rotatable in opposite directions to each other and movable vertically, a third connecting member secured on the connecting shaft and movable vertically and rotatable around it, and an operating lever for connec

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a door mirror for use in a motor vehicle having a door mirror positioning device for controlling the attitude of the mirror visor with respect to the door from the interior of the motor vehicle through remote control. The device includes a first switching arrangement for selectively driving an electrical motor accommodated in the visor in a desired rotational direction to move the visor to an opened (projected) or closed (retracted) position from the closed or opened position, and a second switching arrangement for stopping automatically the rotation of the motor at a time when the visor reaches one of the opened and closed positions, whereby the operation of the device can be facilitated.

Abstract: A rear view mirror for vehicles which is adjustable in two planes and wherein a mirror support which supports the mirror glass is arranged inside a mirror housing and coupled through a cruciform joint with the housing which accommodates the adjusting drive. Adjustment of the mirror support relative to the mirror housing is obtained by application of the adjusting drive to the axes of the cruciform joint. The mirror assembly provides an absolutely sealed drive housing and is virtually unrestrictedly adjustable about the vertical axes, with minimized constructional depth, as both axes of the cruciform joint are connected with the drive housing, they are directly driven by the adjusting drive and are relatively independently rotatable, one axis being attached to the mirror support and the other axis to the mirror housing.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism such as a three point spherical mount for adjustably supporting a planer mirror or other type of arrangement relative to a plane defined by a given pair of intersecting perpendicular axes is disclosed herein. This mechanism includes first means for fixedly supporting the mirror or other arrangement such that the latter is positionable within the plane defined by the given pair of intersecting perpendicular axes. This latter means and the mirror or other such arrangement are supported by second means for limited movement back and forth about either of the intersecting axes. Moreover, this second means supports the first means and the mirror or other arrangement such that the latter is not movable in any other way whereby the point on the mirror or other arrangement coinciding with the intersection of the given axes does not move or float, thereby making the ability to adjust the mirror or other such arrangement more precise and accurate.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus providing rapid adjustment of a mirror which is pivotable about a vertical axis and retained in a housing, especially a vehicle rear view mirror, whereby the mirror is operated by an actuator having movement separated from the axis of rotation of the mirror itself and causing the mirror to rotate beyond its preset adjustment position through a preset angle, the mirror retaining contact which the actuator by means of a spring element. Movement of the actuator is controlled by a rotatable operating disk having a peripheral control curve.

Abstract: An auxiliary mirror assembly of the type primarily designed to be mounted on the external casing of an existing rear view mirror located outboard or extending outwardly from the interior of an automobile or like vehicle. The auxiliary mirror comprises a base, connecting structure, mounting portion and mirror element all cooperatively structured and interconnected to one another such that the mirror element may be substantially universely positioned about a plurality of axes in at least three independent directions.

Abstract: A side mirror driving apparatus for vehicles capable of automatically returning the mirror to its initial position after the mirror is swingably operated up and down and/or right and left to get a wider rear field of view when changing the vehicle's course. The apparatus includes first power transmitting means for adjusting the angle position of the mirror to a desired one and second power transmitting means for temporarily swinging the mirror for the above purpose, the first and second power transmitting means being operatively independent of each other, so that the mirror, when operated, is always inclined downwardly or outwardly from a starting position of the mirror.

Abstract: An assembly for positioning an optical element, includes a frame member having a base member affixed thereto, which base member carries an optical element rigidly affixed thereon. The base member is mounted to the frame member via a plurality of tilting means which permit the base member to be tilted with respect to the frame member in at least two orthogonal planes and thereby allows the precise alignment of the optical element.

Abstract: A mirror assembly adaptable for use on bicycles having either drop handlebars or upright handlebars. The mirror assembly includes a rigid arm which is preferably bent at an angle between its ends to form a first member at its proximal end and a second member at its distal end, the arm having a rigid hook extending adjacent from the proximal end which is positionable around either a brake lever stem on drop handlebars or a handgrip on upright handlebars. A mirror is pivotally attached to the distal end of the arm. The mirror is mounted on the distal side of the arm when the hook is mounted over the brake lever stem on drop handlebars and the mirror is disposed on the proximal side of the arm when the hook is disposed under the handgrip of upright handlebars. The hook is preferably removably attached to either the brake lever stem or the handgrip by a flexible strap assembly which wraps around the hook and its support.

Abstract: A cable-controlled rear-view mirror comprises a swivel pin having stub shafts which define a first pivot axis and a semi-cylindrical journal slot which cooperates with a semi-cylindrical trunnion on the glass case to define a perpendicular pivot axis. A modified embodiment further stabilizes the mirror against vibration by creating frictional drag between a spring and a hollow sleeve.

Abstract: A device for controlling an outside rearview mirror from inside a vehicle. A support member for the rearview mirror is mounted to pivot about a first axis Y-Y1. On the rear face of the mirror support member, two parallel arms engage a cylinder boss affixed on a shaft. The shaft is mounted to rotate and to slide in bearings made in the spider. The cylindrical boss and shaft are directed by a rotatable control cable and adapted to move both rotatably and axially. The cylindrical boss travels along on a semi-cylindrical guide means along the arc of a circle about a second.

Abstract: A system for supporting and spatially orienting an optical element within an analytical instrument, the instrument being of the type having a source of analytical radiation and optical elements for directing the radiation through the instrument. A planar base is secured within the instrument while a support plate carries an optical element to be supported within the instrument. A member spaces one support plate portion from the base while allowing a spatial reorientation of the support plate around the spaced support plate portion. First and second point contact systems adjustably space different support plate portions from the base. The support plate is resiliently biased toward the base with the adjustable point contacts establishing the spacial orientation of the support plate, and thus the optical element, relative to the base.

Abstract: A back-mirror angle adjustment assembly, wherein a mirror holder is so held by a spherical bearing as to be freely inclined, the heads of screw rods are connected to each of the two connecting portions which are crossed at right angles with respect to an inclination center at the back face of the mirror holder, and which drives the mirror holder to be inclined by way of pushing and pulling the screw rods, and both the rooms and openings of the connecting rods are formed in a rectangular shape along a radial direction centering the spherical bearing, while the heads of the screw rods in square are inserted within the rooms so as to be maintained unrotatably and at the same time movably in relation to the mirror holder.

Abstract: A dual control mechanism which includes a pair of screw drives that are connected at one end to a universally pivotally supported element at spaced points thereof and are connected at the other end to a pair of knobs which are rotatable about a common axis for adjusting the position of the element.

Abstract: A transducer or optical head arrangement for an optical disk recorder includes an adjustably mounted dichroic beam combiner. The adjustments are in two degrees of freedom about a pivot point located near a light beam entry point. The write light source has its emitted beam reflected to the optical disk through a minimum of optical elements. The readback or sensing elements are optically coupled to the optical disk via a light path extending through the beam combiner entering at about the pivot point. The sensing elements include a second light source, an optical detector and a beam splitter. The two light sources are shown as semiconductive laser-emitting different frequency light beams. A four-screw, adjustably-mounted aperture plate retains a partial spherical dichroic beam combiner in a cavity of an optical support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a servo-controlled adjustable outside rear view mirror for vehicles, having a stationary mirror housing and a mirror shell which carries the reflector and is able to move therein. In the mirror housing there is provided an interchangeable drive unit for the vertical and horizontal adjustment of the reflector, said drive unit being affixed to the back of the mirror housing or of the mirror shell. The invention aims at providing a broad vibrationless bearing surface for the mirror shell. Furthermore, by means of a simple control switch the mirror shall be adjustable in the same manner about a geometrically defined horizontal and vertical axis. The invention also aims at providing a wedge-shaped convergent, aerodynamic mirror housing. For this purpose, the drive unit is coupled by means of a movable plate to the rear of the mirror shell which can turn on a vertical axis, but the swivel connection has torsional strength about the horizontal axis.

Abstract: A remotely controlled rearview mirror tilting device comprises two identical mechanisms, mounted within a housing, for converting the bidirectional rotation of motor-driven worms into rectilinear reciprocation of plungers in order to tilt a mirror holder relative to the housing about two orthogonal axes. Each rotary-to-linear converter mechanism comprises a hollow rotor integral with a worm wheel in mesh with one of the worms. The hollow rotor has an open end rotatably fitted in an opening in the housing and thereby restrained from axial displacement in one direction. For improved rainproofness and reduced frictional resistance the other end of the hollow rotor is closed and makes point contact with the housing via conical boss on either of the rotor and the housing. One of the plungers is mounted in the hollow rotor for simultaneous rotation therewith and for sliding motion in its axial direction.

Abstract: A vehicle body side mirror assembly includes indicia arranged to facilitate resetting of the vehicle mirror to a previously determined position. The mirror assembly includes indicia such that the mirror assembly may be mounted on either the passenger or drivers side of a vehicle without modifications. Further, the indicia are arranged such that the mirror assembly may be readily reset to a previously determined position from outside of the vehicle as well as from inside of the vehicle. A support arm is pivotably attached or mounted to a base having circumferentially arranged indicia thereupon. The support arm is generally L-shaped and includes a lower portion having two indicia adapted for alignment with the circumferentially arranged indicia on the base, whereas a top portion of the support arm likewise includes two indicia for resetting a pivotably mounted mirror housing with respect to the support arm.

Abstract: A mounting for a rear view mirror comprises a bracket member to be fastened to a vehicle door or body surface, a coupling member joined with the bracket member so that the coupling member can be set about a horizontal axis for any desired angle of protrusion from the bracket member, and a mirror supporting arm connected with the coupling member and normally latched in a protruded viewing position but releasably latched so that the arm will be turned about a vertical axis and thus folded toward the vehicle under an abnormal force at its outer end, such as an impact against the supported mirror head. The mounting structure serves for a mirror installed on either side of a vehicle, reducing the hazards of outboard mirrors such as those required for trucks or trailers.

Abstract: A remotely actuated pivotal device is provided comprising a weathertight housing, a spherical projection disposed on the back of the device and a socket disposed on the housing. A circular elastomeric O-ring is disposed in the socket and a wobble stick for pivotally actuating the device extends through the O-ring and the socket. The spherical projection is disposed within the socket such that the device is capable of independent pivotal movements about the socket. A universal joint that limits the motion of the device to pivotal movements about orthogonal X and Y axes is provided for compressing the sphere against the O-ring to provide both a weathertight seal for said housing and to dampen vibration of the pivotally actuated device.

Abstract: An adjustable rear view mirror support system for cycles is disclosed, which support system includes means designed to be attached to, or be integral with, a brake lever bracket assembly, which brake assembly is in turn adapted to be mounted on a cycle handlebar. The mirror support system is designed to allow adjustment of a supported mirror independently in at least two directions, while the mirror support is attached to a part of a brake lever bracket assembly mounted on a cycle handlebar. Various specific means for attaching the mirror support system to a brake lever bracket assembly, or constructing a portion of the support system integral with a brake lever bracket assembly, are disclosed.

Abstract: A torque-limiting device for a mechanism controlling a vehicle rearview mirror in which the mirror is fixed on a supporting member mounted for pivoting about two perpendicular axes, on a yoke integral with a baseplate mounted in the casing. The tubular extension with the threaded portion of the control members is produced from a deformable material and is provided with at least one axial slot issuing into one of the ends of the tubular extension in such a way that any force applied axially on the control member enables the threaded end portion to disengage from the threaded hole, and the pinions are mounted on the bottom of a casing by way of a ball joint which is resiliently held in position so that the control members are always in alignment with the axis of the driving pinions.