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: 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: 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 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 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: Device for indexing an arm supporting a rearview mirror or a rearview mirror casing, in which one of the ends of the indexing member is mounted for pivoting about an axis on the support member. The device includes a flange member of a deformable material provided in its center with a resting point by which it rests against the support member on which it is pivotally mounted and at its ends, with two resting points, one of which has locking provisions for locking it with the indexing member, the other cooperating with the indexing member for stretching the flange during the locking and unlocking operations only.

Abstract: A remote control apparatus for a vehicle rearview mirror including a control device disposed inside the vehicle and connected, by way of two transmission cables, to a mirror actuating device disposed inside the rearview mirror housing, on the exterior of the vehicle. The control device has a support member in which two transmission members are mounted for sliding in parallel and a control member pivotally and rotatably mounted to the support member. Each of the transmission members are connected to a transmission cable. One of the transmission members has a slot located in a place perpendicular to its sliding axis, in which slot is engaged one end of the control lever. The other of the transmission members has a slot inclined relative to the plane perpendicular to the sliding axis. A pin extends from the control member in a direction perpendicular to the one end thereof and engages the slot in the other transmission member.

Abstract: Control device for controlling an outside rearview mirror from inside a vehicle.The crosspiece is provided with a bore in which a shaft is mounted for axial sliding and rotation, one end of which shaft is integral with an operating member, while the other end is provided with a pivotally mounted slide comprising two lugs moving in two inclined grooves, provided in parallel faces of the collar which faces are perpendicular to the second axis, the said shaft comprising a means for being driven in rotation about the first axis, which means cooperates with the mirror supporting member.The inventions finds an application for adjusting vehicle rearview mirrors.

Abstract: A locking device for use on suitcases comprising two keepers, each having a lateral notch and with an outermost surface inclined to form a cam, two lock-staples inside of which are engaged the keepers, latch hooks pivotally mounted in the lock-staples, which hooks are adapted to engage in the notches provided in the keepers under the action of elastic members when the suitcase is in its closed position, the latch hooks being connected to an opening control bar and to a locking bar, both bars being mounted for axial sliding movement inside a housing of the suitcase.

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: The invention relates to a control device for a vehicle rearview mirror, in which a mirror, mounted for pivoting inside a casing, is controllable from inside the vehicle. The casing is pivotally mounted on a support member integral with the bodywork of the vehicle, about a substantially vertical axis, the said support member comprising a pivoting bearing inside which is slidably and rotatably mounted a handle of which one end is provided with an operating lever, whereas the other end is connected via a connection with two orthogonal pivoting axles, to an arm of the mirror support.

Abstract: Improvements to devices for the remote control of a rearview mirror, adjustable from inside a vehicle, by means of a cable transmission.The body 1 is provided with two bearings inside which is pivotally mounted an axis integral with a crosspiece which carries one end of at least a cable, the said crosspiece having at least one bearing inside which is pivotally mounted an operating lever the axis of which is perpendicular to the pivoting axis of the crosspiece, the said lever being fast in rotation with a pivoting member on which are mounted the ends of two transmission cables.The invention is used for remotely controlling vehicle rearview mirrors.

Abstract: An improvement to vehicle rearview mirrors, comprising a mirror fitted on a support member pivotally mounted in the center of the back of a casing.At the back of the mirror-supporting member is fitted at least one elastic member, the two ends of which are resting against the opposed side faces of the casing, the said elastic member being engaged in at least two guiding members fast with the mirror-supporting member.The invention finds an application in remotely-adjustable rearview mirrors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for adjusting a rear view mirror, particularly for a vehicle, comprising a support member fixed on the gusset plate of a door of the vehicle and passing therethrough in order to allow passage of the control members inside the vehicle for adjusting the orientation of a rear view mirror casing and mirror about a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. The central shaft presents, on the side opposite the first maneuvering member, a pinion which meshes with a toothed wheel fast with a spiral cam of which the contour is maintained in contact with a boss provided on an extension of the cylindrical body. The invention is used for adjusting a rear view mirror of a vehicle.

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.