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.

Abstract: In addition to a base and a mirror-holder casing, the rearview mirror has a front-to-rear tilting piece articulated by a member for permanent forward pivoting relative to the casing and a member for permanent rearward pivoting relative to the base and coupled by a spring to the casing, which is further connected to the base at the front by a retractable pivoting member and at the rear by a sliding pivoting member, a locking member with elastic return being mounted on the tilting piece and cooperating selectively with two notches in the base defining the positions of use and of parking of the casing.

Abstract: A device incorporating three cables for controlling a mirror support of a vehicle rearview mirror, which includes, between, on the one hand, a fixed plate on which are flanged the sleeves of the cables and, on the other hand, the support of the mirror, a crosspiece having four journals aligned in two's in two perpendicular directions and mounted in clippable fork-joints on the plate and support, respectively. According to the invention, the journals of each pair are more remote from one another than those of known crosspieces. The crosspiece has guiding bearing surfaces extending perpendicularly to a pivoting axis in order to cooperate with friction tabs on the mirror support and other guiding bearing surfaces extending perpendicularly to the other pivot axis in order to cooperate with friction tabs on the fixed plate.

Abstract: A device for transmitting, without vibration, movements from an electric control to a mirror-holder plate of a rearview mirror, in which the mirror-holder plate is supported by the cover of the casing via a pivot cross and connected to two motors by two transmissions, each transmission having a screw coupled to a motor and meshing with a tangent wheel integral with a nut cooperating with a screw provided with a ball joint for connection with the plate. Each nut cooperates with a grip washer pushed by a spring washer to grip a spherical dish on the bottom of the casing, the seats of the dish being concentric with respect to a pivot point located between the bottom and the cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rearview mirror having a mirror-holder casing, a fixed base, a connecting mechanism interposed between the casing and the base and members for guiding pivoting of the casing about a substantially vertical, forward-rearward axis and a substantially horizontal upward-downward axis. Friction bearing surfaces combined with the members for guiding pivoting of the casing cooperate to create friction couples resisting the pivoting. The rearview mirror futher has two distinct springs cooperating, respectively, with at least one bearing surface for guiding upward-downward pivoting and at least one bearing surface for guiding forward-rearward pivoting.

Abstract: Electronic disabling circuits are provided to prevent the engine of a motor vehicle to be protected from starting in the event of an attempt at starting the vehicle while the disabling circuits are switched on by a switch. An inhibitor device serves to prevent the disabling circuits from stopping the engine in the event the switch is actuated in an untimely manner while the engine is running. In addition, a detector for detecting the presence of a human being serves, via a circuit, to reliably trigger an alarm in the event of an intrusion, by applying a detection signal to an input of the circuit, assuming the circuits have been switched on by the switch.

Abstract: An electronic circuit for automatically controlling an electrically operated device on a motor vehicle, such as windshield wiper, fog lights, etc., for aiding driving during inclement weather includes a hygrometer having an electrical resistor with a resistivity which changes with respect to humidity located on a support base heated by an electric resistive heater on the support base and connectable to a substantially constant voltage power source. A threshold temperature detector located in the support base proximate the electrical resistor is electrically connected in series with the resistive heater for regulating the electrical energy to the resistive heater to maintain the support base and electrical resistor below a predetermined temperature such that the hygrometric sensor is not damaged.

Abstract: An anti-vibration device for a rearview mirror mounted for pivoting about two perpendicular axes inside a housing fixed on the bodywork of a vehicle. The support of the mirror has, on its rear face, a boss which extends perpendicularly to the face and which is engaged between two elastic branches of a dampening member mounted for free sliding on the bottom of the housing along an axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the boss.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the position of the headlamps of a vehicle both in azimuth and in elevation, the headlamp having a swivel joint at one end by which it is adapted to be mounted to the bodywork of the vehicle. The headlamp is connected to a mobile element by two pins at the other end of the headlamp, one of the pins lying on the horizontal axis of the headlamp and the other being offset with respect to the horizontal axis. The mobile element is mounted to slide horizontally on a support member fixed on the bodywork, and there is provided an adjusting device between the support member and the mobile element for adjusting the mobile element in azimuth. There is also provided a device for adjusting the mobile element in elevation, and this device is selectively adjustable either manually or by a drive member, this device for adjusting the mobile element in elevation acting on the pin that is offset with respect to the horizontal axis to drive the headlamp about the horizontal axis.

Abstract: A device for fitting and locking a mirror support on a directionally-adjustable plate actuated by a mechanism to which it is connected and which is mounted in a vehicle rearview mirror casing. The mirror support is provided with an opening in which the plate is fitted by at least one of its edges and the support is locked in position on one of the other edges of the plate by means of a locking member, mounted for axial sliding on the mirror support, and adapted to come to rest in a locking position against at least one member of the plate.

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.

Abstract: A mounting for joining a mirror casing to a support member. The support member is attached to a vehicle body panel or gusset. An intermediate member secured to the mirror casing is connected to the support member by a single joint which is adjustable and which yields upon impact to the mirror casing. In one embodiment, a control lever may be used to rotate the mirror from inside the vehicle. The control lever is connected to the intermediate member by a releasable pivot joint to allow the mirror casing to pivot relative to the control lever upon impact.

Abstract: A device for mounting a rearview mirror casing on a support member integral with the bodywork of a vehicle, wherein the casing has a convex face against concave face of the support member by an elastic member disposed inside the casing.One of the ends of the elastic member is secured inside the casing. The other end is pivoting mounted on a fastening member integral with the support member and extending inside the casing so that the action of the spring is always exerted along the longitudinal axis of the casing. The convex face of the casing is provided with an opening to allow the fastening member therethrough. The opening has at least two opposing bosses which are adapted to be selectively engaged in at least two opposing slots extending from the opening when the casing is in a retracted position. The housing has at least one rib which is engaged in a corresponding slot provided in the support member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle rearview mirror remote-control device, mounted in a casing containing a control mechanism including a support member integral with the body of a vehicle and which extends inside the casing through an opening. The support member has a first axis around which is pivotally mounted a cross-piece, on which cross-piece is pivotally mounted the casing carrying the mirror, on a second axis perpendicular to the first, first movement-controlling means being provided between the support member and the cross-piece and second-movement controlling means being provided, in an offset manner with respect to the second axis, between the cross-piece and the casing.

Abstract: Remote control device for outside rearview mirrors adjustable from inside a vehicle by means of a cable transmission, comprising a body in which the cables are guided in parallel to the longitudinal axis of the said body.The body 1 is fitted on the vehicle door with its longitudinal axis XX.sub.1 parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and the semi-spherical control member 8 is integral with an operating lever 14 perpendicular to the axis of the said semi-spherical member 8 and extending inside the vehicle at right angle with the longitudinal axis of the body 1 when the said semi-spherical member is in the neutral position, the said body being provided with openings 16, 17, 17a the edges of which ensure the guiding of the operating lever and of the semi-spherical control member.The invention is used for the remote control of rearview mirrors.

Abstract: A control device for a rearview mirror comprises a mirror fixed on a support element mounted for pivoting about a first axis on a crossbar which is mounted on a yoke rigid with a casing for pivoting about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. Two independent cams are mounted on the casing to act respectively on a boss imparting to the mirror a pivoting movement about the first axis, and on a boss imparting to the mirror a pivoting movement about the second axis.

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.