Abstract: An external mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a support arm adapted to be affixed to an associated vehicle side door, and a housing movably connected to the support arm via a pivoting structure. The pivoting structure is connected to the support arm and to a bracket supported within the housing. A seal member surrounds the connection of the housing to the support arm. The seal member includes a base at least partially compressed by one of the support arm and the housing. The seal member includes an outer periphery portion defining a first seal lip and an inner periphery portion defining a second seal lip. One of the first seal lip and the second seal lip is configured to sealingly engage the support arm and the other of the first seal lip and the second seal lip configured to sealingly engage the housing.

Abstract: System and methods for live signal adjustment of a moveable camera are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a raw image associated with the moveable camera associated with a vehicle mirror. The method includes receiving a rotation input to change a position of a reflective surface of the vehicle mirror. The method includes identifying a first component of the second position of the reflective surface based on a first component sensor. The method includes identifying a second component of the second position of the reflective surface based on a second component sensor. The method includes determining cropping parameters based on a shape of the reflective surface, the first component, and the second component. The method includes generating an adjusted cropped image by cropping the raw image based on the cropping parameters. The method includes displaying the adjusted cropped image on a display in response to the rotation input.

Abstract: System and methods for live signal adjustment of a moveable camera are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a raw image associated with the moveable camera associated with a vehicle mirror. The method includes receiving a rotation input to change a position of a reflective surface of the vehicle mirror. The method includes identifying a first component of the second position of the reflective surface based on a first component sensor. The method includes identifying a second component of the second position of the reflective surface based on a second component sensor. The method includes determining cropping parameters based on a shape of the reflective surface, the first component, and the second component. The method includes generating an adjusted cropped image by cropping the raw image based on the cropping parameters. The method includes displaying the adjusted cropped image on a display in response to the rotation input.

Abstract: An external mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a support arm adapted to be affixed to an associated vehicle side door, and a housing movably mounted to the support arm. A glass assembly is secured to the housing. A flexible defector is mounted to the housing and surrounding a portion of the support arm received in the housing. The deflector has a stepped configuration allowing for stretching of the deflector as the housing is moved relative to the support arm and to reduce wind noise through a gap between the support arm portion and the housing.

Abstract: An external mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a support arm adapted to be affixed to an associated vehicle side door and a housing movably mounted to the support arm. A glass assembly is attached to the housing. A bracket is supported within the housing for mounting an actuator, and the actuator is configured to selectively adjust the housing and glass assembly together and in tandem relative to the bracket to adjust a field of view of the glass assembly as viewed by an associated vehicle operator. A pin disposed between the housing and the bracket is configured to transfer an impact or load exerted on the housing into the bracket.

Abstract: An external mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a support arm adapted to be affixed to an associated vehicle side door, and a housing movably connected to the support arm via a pivoting structure. The pivoting structure is connected to the support arm and to a bracket supported within the housing. A seal member surrounds the connection of the housing to the support arm. The seal member includes a base at least partially compressed by one of the support arm and the housing. The seal member includes an outer periphery portion defining a first seal lip and an inner periphery portion defining a second seal lip. One of the first seal lip and the second seal lip is configured to sealingly engage the support arm and the other of the first seal lip and the second seal lip configured to sealingly engage the housing.

Abstract: An external mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a support arm adapted to be affixed to an associated vehicle side door and a housing movably mounted to the support arm. The housing has an adapter plate disposed within the housing for attachment of a glass assembly. The glass assembly includes a mirror affixed to a mirror backing plate. The mirror backing plate secures the glass assembly to the housing so that movement of the housing and glass assembly together and in tandem relative to the support arm adjusts a field of view of the mirror as viewed by an associated vehicle operator. The mirror backing plate is releasably connected to the adapter plate at a connection location which is concealed by a door removably mounted to the housing.

Abstract: A foldable exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing having a glass assembly secured thereto. A support arm mounts the housing an associated vehicle side door. The support arm has a closed end portion at least partially received within an aperture in an underside of the housing. A pivot shaft is mounted to the closed end portion of the support arm. The housing is foldable about the pivot shaft between a drive or use position and a folded or park position. The closed end portion of the support arm includes an opening, and a wiring harness for connection to associated electronics housed in the housing is received through the opening and routed beneath the pivot shaft into the housing.

Abstract: A foldable exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing having a glass assembly secured thereto. A support arm mounts the housing an associated vehicle side door. The support arm has a closed end portion at least partially received within an aperture in an underside of the housing. A pivot shaft is mounted to the closed end portion of the support arm. The housing is foldable about the pivot shaft between a drive or use position and a folded or park position. The closed end portion of the support arm includes an opening, and a wiring harness for connection to associated electronics housed in the housing is received through the opening and routed beneath the pivot shaft into the housing.

Abstract: An external mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a support arm adapted to be affixed to an associated vehicle side door, and a housing movably mounted to the support arm. A glass assembly is secured to the housing. A flexible defector is mounted to the housing and surrounding a portion of the support arm received in the housing. The deflector has a stepped configuration allowing for stretching of the deflector as the housing is moved relative to the support arm and to reduce wind noise through a gap between the support arm portion and the housing.

Abstract: An external mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a support arm adapted to be affixed to an associated vehicle side door and a housing movably mounted to the support arm. A glass assembly is attached to the housing. A bracket is supported within the housing for mounting an actuator, and the actuator is configured to selectively adjust the housing and glass assembly together and in tandem relative to the bracket to adjust a field of view of the glass assembly as viewed by an associated vehicle operator. A pin disposed between the housing and the bracket is configured to transfer an impact or load exerted on the housing into the bracket.

Abstract: An external mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a support arm adapted to be affixed to an associated vehicle side door and a housing movably mounted to the support arm. The housing has an adapter plate disposed within the housing for attachment of a glass assembly. The glass assembly includes a mirror affixed to a mirror backing plate. The mirror backing plate secures the glass assembly to the housing so that movement of the housing and glass assembly together and in tandem relative to the support arm adjusts a field of view of the mirror as viewed by an associated vehicle operator. The mirror backing plate is releasably connected to the adapter plate at a connection location which is concealed by a door removably mounted to the housing.

Abstract: A door mirror assembly is configured to be mounted on a support arm and a bracket, the door mirror assembly being moveable about the support arm and bracket via an actuator. The door mirror assembly includes a housing having a peripheral edge that defines an aperture. The door mirror assembly also includes a bezel having a mounting surface and an opposed surface, the opposed surface having a projecting edge extending therefrom by which the bezel is connected to the peripheral edge of the housing. The door mirror assembly further includes a mirror connected to the mounting surface of the bezel.

Abstract: A heat staking method and apparatus is provided for use in deforming a heat-stake so that it becomes mechanically coupled to an encapsulate. The deformed portion of the heat-stake contacts a retention component that provides additional composition strength and fastening surface to the encapsulate.

Abstract: A heat staking method and apparatus is provided for use in deforming a heat-stake so that it becomes mechanically coupled to an encapsulate. The deformed portion of the heat-stake contacts a retention component that provides additional composition strength and fastening surface to the encapsulate.

Abstract: A heat staking method and apparatus is provided for use in deforming a heat-stake so that it becomes mechanically coupled to an encapsulate. The deformed portion of the heat-stake contacts a retention component that provides additional composition strength and fastening surface to the encapsulate.