Abstract: A device for adjusting rear view mirrors includes a vehicle-side first element and a movable second element. A reflecting surface is attached to the second element. One of the first or second elements has a concave surface, and the other element has a convex surface. The second element pivots about at least one axis that is fixed with respect to the first element. A joining slot is formed where the convex surface slides over the concave surface. One of the elements has a sealing lip that makes sliding contact with the other element and prevents foreign objects from entering the slot between the convex surface and the concave surface. The sealing lip annularly contacts either the convex surface or the concave surface. Alternatively, the concave surface is formed by a spherical shell, and the sealing lip slides over a second convex surface disposed on the shell opposite the concave surface.

Abstract: A device for adjusting rear view mirrors includes a vehicle-side first element and a movable second element. A reflecting surface is attached to the second element. One of the first or second elements has a concave surface, and the other element has a convex surface. The second element pivots about at least one axis that is fixed with respect to the first element. A joining slot is formed where the convex surface slides over the concave surface. One of the elements has a sealing lip that makes sliding contact with the other element and prevents foreign objects from entering the slot between the convex surface and the concave surface. The sealing lip annularly contacts either the convex surface or the concave surface. Alternatively, the concave surface is formed by a spherical shell, and the sealing lip slides over a second convex surface disposed on the shell opposite the concave surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mirror holder (4, 6) for a vehicle mirror (8) having a first and a second connection component (10, 12) that are connected around a rotation axis (A) to one another in a rotating manner, wherein the first connection component (10) has a bolt (14) comprising a mantel surface (18) that is rotation-symmetrical with regard to the rotation axis (A), the second connection component (12) has a sleeve (16) enclosing the bolt (14) having an inner mantel surface (24) that is formed in a manner complementary to the rotation-symmetrical mantel surface (18) and bolt (14) or sleeve (16) has at least one engagement element (20) that engages in a holder element (22) that is formed in a complementary manner in the sleeve (16) or bolt (14) and blocks a shifting of the two connection components (10, 12) in the direction of the rotation axis (A).

Abstract: A mirror pane comprising a substrate of plastic having a front side and a rear side, each having a metal coating, and a surface heating apparatus with at least one resistance heating strip and electric connection contacts, wherein the metal coating placed on the front side of the substrate serves as a reflective mirror surface, and the at least one resistance heating strip possessing the electrical connection contacts is located within recesses in the rear side of the recesses reproducing a negative image of the at least one resistance heating strip and being furnished with connection contacts.

Abstract: Molding a carrier base from plastic having a curved base surface formed into a fixed shape prior to receiving a mirror coating. Sputtering a first mirror coating layer selected of chromium onto the curved base surface, wherein the first layer has a light reflectivity in the range of approximately 60% to 65% of visible electromagnetic radiation. Sputtering a second mirror coating layer of aluminum onto the first layer so that the second layer has a light reflectivity of at least about 80% of visible electromagnetic radiation and a maximum thickness of approximately 20% of the thickness of the first layer. The first and second mirror coating layers are applied to the curved base surface to have a combined layer thickness in the range of approximately 5 mm to 1 ?m. Applying an anti-scratch coating onto the second mirror coating layer to resist damage to the first and second mirror coating layers.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for arresting the motion of a motor driven panel wherein an electrical conductor along an exposed edge of the panel is connected to an electrical sensing circuit. The presence of an object in contact with the electrical conductor is sensed by the sensing circuit, which then operates a switching device. The switching device disconnects drive power to the motor, preventing motion of the panel for as long as the object is in contact with the electrical conductor.