Abstract: An actuating device for actuating a function on a motor vehicle includes a touch surface actuated by a user. The touch surface is arranged in such a way that it can be moved under pressure from a first end position to a second end position. An elastic reset urges the touch surface into the first end position. A contact switch is arranged between the touch surface and a support surface. A guide sleeve and a guide pin guide the touch surface when actuated. When moving the touch surface, the guide pin is moved in an axial direction into the sleeve and is secured against lateral movement in a small diameter section of the pin. However, the guide pin can be tipped in the sleeve about a pivot point in the small diameter section, thus preventing the touch surface from being jammed in the event of a decentralized impact.

Abstract: An actuating device for actuating a function on a motor vehicle includes a touch surface actuated by a user. The touch surface is arranged in such a way that it can be moved under pressure from a first end position to a second end position. An elastic reset urges the touch surface into the first end position. A contact switch is arranged between the touch surface and a support surface. A guide sleeve and a guide pin guide the touch surface when actuated. When moving the touch surface, the guide pin is moved in an axial direction into the sleeve and is secured against lateral movement in a small diameter section of the pin. However, the guide pin can be tipped in the sleeve about a pivot point in the small diameter section, thus preventing the touch surface from being jammed in the event of a decentralized impact.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror element supported by a mirror support of synthetic material. The mirror element is adjustable by a motor that is electrically operable to adjust the rearward field of view of the mirror element. A mirror support incorporates at least one electric strip conductor and provides an electrical connection to the motor. Preferably, the motor is mounted in an actuator module which supports the mirror element. The actuator module is mounted to the mirror support. Electrical connections between the mirror element, actuator module, and mirror support may be made by plug and socket connectors such as jack connectors. At least one of the jack connectors is preferably interconnected to the electric strip conductor.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles includes a housing, a mirror support, a mirror element and other elements such as a mirror actuator or lighting unit each formed as a separate module and connected to each other by plug type or locking connectors. Electric conductors are integrated in the modules and/or connectors. A lower housing part receives an upper housing part along corresponding, generally horizontally extending, contact surfaces to form an exterior surface on the assembly.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle is provided comprising a mirror element supported by an actuator module. The actuator module comprises at least one motor electrically operable for adjusting the rearward field of view of the mirror element when the rearview mirror assembly is mounted to a side of the vehicle. The rearview mirror assembly further includes a support element adapted for receiving and securing the actuator module. One of the actuator module and the support element is provided with at least one electrical connector element and the other of the actuator module and the support element is provided with another electrical connector element corresponding with the at least one electrical connector element.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles includes a housing, a mirror support, a mirror element and other elements such as a mirror actuator or lighting unit each formed as a separate module and connected to each other by plug type or locking connectors. Electric conductors are integrated in the modules and/or connectors. A lower housing part receives an upper housing part along corresponding, generally horizontally extending, contact surfaces to form an exterior surface on the assembly.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles has a plurality of modules, preferably including at least two selected from a housing, a mirror element, an actuator, a mirror support, and a light module. The mirror element is preferably supported on and adjustable by the actuator module. The mirror support supports the actuator within the housing. The actuator preferably has a least one electrical drive motor for adjusting the mirror element within the housing. The modules are preferably joined together by plug-type connectors.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles includes a housing, and a mirror element supported on and adjustable by an actuator module. The assembly includes a support for supporting the actuator module within the housing and the actuator module has at least one electrical drive motor for adjusting the mirror element within the housing. The actuator module and support are both provided with electrical contacts whereby electrical connection is made when the actuator module is supported by the support.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles incorporates a forward vision improving system allowing improved visibility of the opposite roadway forward of the vehicle for safer passing. Preferably, the forward vision system includes a pair of prisms mounted in a mirror housing, one of which is directed at an angle of incidence past and to the left of a front, slower vehicle, the other of which receives the image from the first, and is positioned in the driver's line of sight. In one embodiment of the vision system, the front prism of the pair of prisms is replaced by a divergent lens.

Abstract: Disclosed is an interior space lighting unit for a car having a housing including a lower side and an upper side. The lower side is provided with a lower window behind which a first lamp is arranged, and the upper side is provided with an upper window behind which a second lamp is arranged. A switch is coupled to the current supply circuit for the lamps and is mounted to the housing. The housing is adapted to be mounted to a tiltable support such as the rear window on a vehicle tailgate, for illuminating the passenger or luggage space in case the tailgate is closed, or the loading area and/or luggage space in case the tailgate is open.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles includes a housing, a mirror support, a mirror element and other elements such as a mirror actuator or lighting unit each formed as a separate module and connected to each other by plug type or locking connectors. Electric conductors are integrated in the modules and/or connectors. A lower housing part receives an upper housing part along corresponding, generally horizontally extending, contact surfaces to form an exterior surface on the assembly.

Abstract: A striker for a vehicle door locking mechanism, the striker comprising a head providing a base and sloping sides symmetrically tapered in at least two directions towards an apex directed to enter a latch housing; the striker having a shank for mounting the striker, the shank extending away from the striker head.

Abstract: A striker for a vehicle door locking mechanism is described having a three dimensional head having two ends, length, width and height, and two pairs of opposing faces. Each face of one pair of opposing faces is oriented in the length and height of the three dimensional head and presents the two opposed sides tapering towards one another along a substantial length of the head from a first broad portion positioned at least proximate one end to an apex positioned proximate the other end for entering a latch housing. The other pair of opposing faces is oriented in the length and width of the three dimensional head and presents two opposed sides tapering towards one another along a substantial length of the head from a second broad portion at one end to an apex positioned at other end. The striker has a shank for mounting the striker extending away from the striker head in a direction in the plane of extension of the striker.

Abstract: An improved latch housing comprising a striker receiving slot or recess opening through the latch housing for receiving a striker, (the latch housing for mounting a ratchet pivotable from an open position for receiving the striker to a closed position and a pawl for locking the ratchet in the closed (locked) position, the slot or recess having a mouth and two ends and being tapered from a broader portion (near the mouth) to a narrower portion (remote the mouth) intermediate its ends, the end of the recess proximate the broader tapered portion comprising a pair of parallel spaced walls extending towards the mouth from proximate the broader portion and the end of the recess proximate the narrower portion (remote the mouth) comprising a pair of spaced walls which are parallel to one another when the striker is secured in the striker receiving recess of the latch housing. The latch housing is for use with a tapered striker.

Abstract: A connector comprising two components, a male component and a female component, the female component comprising securing element for securing the male component to a member and comprising at least a pair of arms spaced from one another and moveable towards one another and carrying fastening elements on the surfaces of the arms closest the other arm (i.e. between the arms) and a male component comprising a projection having a leading and rearward end carrying complementary fastening elements on the outer surface of the projection proximate the leading end for mating with the fastening elements of the two arms when the projection is pushed between the arms and the arms are clamped over the projection, the rearward end of the male component carrying slideable bushing means for riding over the two arms when they are clamped over the projection thereby providing a secure connection between the two, and connecting the rearward end to the other member to which the member is connected.

Abstract: An escutcheon plate having a length, height and depth, the plate comprising a peripheral flange carrying an outer surface surrounding a central opening, the other side of the flange carrying a surface for engaging the material of the exterior door panel of a vehicle door surrounding the opening or aperture provided through the exterior door panel for access to the handle to open and close the door, at least three parallel rows of ridges, triangular in cross-section directed laterally of the escutcheon plate to permit an assembly carrying the handle to be secured thereto by at least three staggered rows of ridges triangular in cross-section and directed laterally to permit the meshing of the rows of ridges until the desired relative lateral positions of the components are reached at which point the escutcheon plate may be anchored relative to the assembly by a screw to the assembly for the handle and which intermeshed rows of ridges may only be joined or separated by moving them laterally towards or away from