Abstract: A connection sleeve having an open hollow end portion and being carried by one of the mirror support arm and the vehicle mount. A connector shaft carried by one of the mirror support arm and the vehicle mount for being received within the connection sleeve. A longitudinal wedge pocket formed in the connector shaft having a slanted pocket contact surface. A camming wedge disposed within the wedge pocket having a slanted bearing surface adapted to bear against the slanted pocket contact surface and the connection sleeve. An operator for moving the camming wedge into the wedge pocket against the slanted pocket contact surface whereby the wedge and connector shaft are simultaneously forced against the connection sleeve to provide a tight vibration resistant connection between a mirror support arm and a vehicle mount.

Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly for mounting a mirror to a vehicle body includes a connection head, a positive lock assembly, and a holder. The holder and the connection head are attached to one or the other of a tie bar and a mirror support arm and rotatably secured together. Methods of assembling and using the vehicle mirror assembly are also provided.