Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly has a holding component and clamping parts to clamp the mirror assembly to the holding component. Alternative embodiments of the holding component and clamping parts are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved rearview mirror structure mainly includes a support bar, a mirror frame and an anchor post. The support bar has a chute formed on a front end and at least one anchor rack on a rear end. The mirror frame has a sliding strut housed in the chute. The anchor rack is coupled on the anchor support and may be anchored thereon by turning a first adjust bolt. The mirror frame is anchored and adjustable upwards and downwards, and to the left and the right to reach a desired elevation. Thus the rearview scope may be expanded without producing any dead angle to achieve driving safety.

Abstract: An extensible outside rearview mirror for a vehicle includes a spring-clamped slide mechanism that ensures a zero clearance fit between sliding components to avoid vibration. Bearing members between the sliding components reduce friction and provide a consistent reaction force to ensure smooth operation of an actuator mechanism which extends or retracts the mirror assembly along a support arm. The slide mechanism includes V-shaped guiderails vertically aligned with opposing V-shaped guiderails on the mounting bracket assembly. Rod-like bearing means are interposed between the opposing guiderail pairs. A cantilever clamp jaw with spring means biases one guiderail toward the other with a high spring force which provides superior rigidity and thus enhanced mirror image clarity.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exterior rear-view mirror comprising an adjustably held glass subassembly and at least one electrical drive motor (2), with the glass subassembly being adjustable via at least one adjustment mechanism arranged between the drive motor (2) and the glass subassembly. The adjustment mechanism comprises a drive shaft (7, 8) with an eccentrically shaped shaft section (9, 10) and a drive bar (12, 13) arranged between the glass subassembly and the eccentrically shaped shaft section (9, 10) of the drive shaft (7, 8). The drive shaft (7, 8) and the drive bar interact in such a way that a rotatory actuating movement of the drive shaft (7, 8) is converted to a linear actuating movement, acting on the glass subassembly, of the drive bar (12, 13) as a result of excursion of the eccentrically shaped shaft section (9, 10).

Abstract: A art display bracket for mounting works of art in a spaced apart relationship from a wall. The art display bracket includes an elongate mounting bracket that has opposite first and second ends and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends. The second end of the mounting bracket has a stop portion extending upwardly from it. The mounting bracket has a flange upwardly extending from it that is positioned towards the second end of the mounting bracket. The flange has a threaded aperture extending through it. A threaded fastener is threadably inserted in the threaded aperture of the flange of the mounting bracket and is generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly includes a support structure fixedly mounted to the exterior side of the motor vehicle. A mounting structure comprising a generally U-shaped member having a bight portion and a pair of leg portions defining spaced apart and parallel tubular members is mounted to the support structure for angular movement about a generally vertically extending axis with respect to the vehicle. A mirror housing is slidably mounted to the mounting structure and includes a pair of openings for slidably receiving the tubular members therein. A mirror is mounted to the mirror housing. A clamp is secured to the mirror housing and has a removable clamp-associated insert providing a mounting structure engaging surface for engaging the mounting structure in tightly fit relation so that the mirror housing can be manually repositioned in a lateral direction towards or away from the vehicle through an infinite range of positions.

Abstract: A swivel mirror assembly for providing an infinite number of perspective views by means of pivoting the mirror assembly to various desired positions. The swivel mirror assembly includes a frame assembly which is pivotally coupled to a support surface and a mirror assembly which is pivotally coupled to the frame assembly, whereby allowing the frame to be positioned with respect to the support surface and the mirror assembly positioned with respect to the frame assembly such that an infinite number of perspective views can be achieved. In an embodiment, a second mirror is used to facilitate viewing a rear side of the head.

Abstract: A mount assembly for a flat mirror or monitor has an outer frame fixed in a motor-vehicle roof and forming an opening, a member forming a side of the opening and pivotal in the frame about a horizontal first axis, and an inner frame fittable in the opening adjacent the member and carrying the flat mirror or monitor. A connector is pivotal in the member about a second axis transverse to the first axis. A slide joint secures the connector to the inner frame for movement of the inner frame parallel to the transverse second axis on the connector. The slide joint includes a slot formed in the connector and a screw seated in the movable frame and extending transversely through the slot.

Abstract: A mirror surface angle adjusting device is provided which can be used at both left and right outer mirror devices of a vehicle. At a mirror driving unit, positional relationships between respective points (fulcrum of swinging A1 and A2, first adjusting points B1 and B2, second adjusting points C1 and C2, first mounting points D1 and D2, second mounting points E1 and E2, and third mounting points F1 and F2) are set such that the points have line symmetry with respect to 45° direction reference lines P1, P2. Accordingly, from a functional standpoint as well, there are no obstacles at a time of mounting, and as a result, a same type of mirror driving unit can be used at both a left door mirror device and a right door mirror device.

Abstract: A trailer back-up mirror which can be-removably attached to the frame of a boat, camper, recreational vehicle or other trailer for facilitating alignment of the hitch ball on a towing vehicle with the trailer hitch as the vehicle is backed toward the trailer, in order to couple the trailer hitch to the hitch ball. In a preferred embodiment the trailer back-up mirror is characterized by a support shaft which is magnetically and removably attached to the trailer frame. An adjusting shaft is adjustably extendible from the support shaft and a flexible gooseneck shaft extension projects from the extending end of the adjusting shaft. A rectangular mirror mount plate terminates the shaft extension and a flat mirror and convex mirror are mounted on the mirror mount plate. In use, the gooseneck shaft extension is initially adjusted to position the mirror mount plate such that the trailer hitch and hitch ball appear in the convex mirror, and the trailer hitch appears in the flat mirror.

Abstract: A motorcycle rear view mirror assembly for addition to motorcycles and like vehicles providing a view of both the rear sides, and directly behind and adjacent to the rear of the motorcycle which will increase the safety of the operator when changing lanes and will make the rider aware of vehicles approaching too close behind them. The device features a first mirror positionable to an angle to reflect the area to the side of a motorcycle into the view of the rider and a second mirror attached to said assembly adjacent to an outside edge of first mirror and a provision for adjustment of the face of the second mirror toward the inside edge of the first mirror to an operative angle between 3 and 25 degrees.

Abstract: An axial lead screw having one end pivotally connected to a rearview mirror is threadedly engaged by a motor driven worm gear, which upon rotation effects axial movement of the lead screw. A pair of flux collectors are disposed on opposite sides of the lead screw adjacent the distal end. A Hall effect sensor is disposed in one of the flux collectors. The distal end of the lead screw is magnetized and the Hall effect sensor provides a signal indicative of the lead screw movement. In one embodiment, the lead screw is magnetized; and, in another embodiment a permanent magnet is inserted in a bore in the distal end of the lead screw.

Abstract: A side view mirror apparatus for providing a driver with increased visibility around a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a mirror housing having a cavity for insertion of a distal portion of a rod, the housing being rotatable about the rod. A clip is attached to the proximal portion of the rod for clipping the side view mirror apparatus to a vehicle, preferably a window edge.

Abstract: A self-balancing mounting system for a flat panel display including a first bracket having a first pivot point and a second bracket having a first sliding pivot mechanism with a sliding range of motion located below the first pivot point relative to a vertical axis. The second bracket includes a range of motion between a generally vertical position and a tipped forward position. A minor arm having a first end is pivotally attached to the first pivot point on the first bracket and a second end is pivotally engaged with the first sliding pivot mechanism on the second bracket such that a first force causing the second bracket to tip forward biases the second end of the minor arm upward in the first sliding pivot mechanism.

Abstract: A mirror assembly for use on an automotive vehicle comprises a support base for mounting the mirror assembly to the vehicle. A support arm extends longitudinally between a proximal end pivotally coupled to the support base and an opposite distal end. The mirror assembly further includes a housing coupled to the support arm and slidable between a retracted position adjacent to the proximal end and an extended position adjacent to the distal end and spaced from the proximal end. A glass mirror pane is operatively coupled to the housing for providing a reflective view from the mirror assembly. The mirror assembly also includes a drive mechanism coupled between the support arm and the housing for providing both power actuated and manual sliding movement of the housing along the support arm between the retracted position and the extended position.

Abstract: A clamping support for fastening a rearview mirror onto a vehicle is disclosed. The clamping support comprises a clamp reception fixture for attachment to the vehicle, an insertable component including a mirror end and a vehicle end, wherein the mirror end is connectable to the rearview mirror and the vehicle end is insertable in a first direction into the reception fixture, and a clamp wedge disposed within the insertable component and slidable in a second clamping direction perpendicular to the first direction. Movement of the clamp wedge in the clamping direction within the insertable component urges the clamp reception fixture and the insertable component into frictional engagement to thereby secure the rearview mirror to the vehicle. A related rear view mirror assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wall and/or projection board which can be used on both sides and can be engaged in a horizontal wall rail. At least a first engagement element is connected to the wall-board element via a vertical pivot-spindle connection. The vertical pivot-spindle connection is designed such that, following disengagement of a second engagement element, the wall-board element can be pivoted through 180° about the vertical pivot-spindle connection retained by the first engagement element and can be engaged in the wall rail on the other side in relation to the first engagement element.

Abstract: A mirror assembly for use on an automotive vehicle comprises a support base or fixedly mounting the mirror assembly to the vehicle. The mirror assembly further includes an upper and lower support arm, each extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end. A collar having an upper chamber and a lower chamber is fixedly secured to the first ends of the support arms and pivotally coupled to the support base for pivoting the support arms about a generally vertical axis between an operative position extending laterally from the vehicle and a folded position pivoted adjacent and generally parallel to the vehicle. A housing is slidably coupled to the second ends of the support arms and slidable therealong between a retracted position adjacent the first ends and an extended position adjacent the second ends. A mirror pane is operatively coupled to the housing for providing an adjustable reflective view from the mirror assembly.

Abstract: A visual observation system, using the towing vehicle's rearview mirror and a trailer mounted mirror apparatus to align the vehicle's hitch ball and the trailer's hitch receiver without having to use a second person to observe the hitch and guide the driver. The driver does not have to leave the vehicle to observe the relative position of the trailer hitch and the vehicle ball. This allows the driver to align the hitch without damaging the vehicle or the trailer. This apparatus uses a mirror assembly (60), comprising a combination of a convex mirror and a flat mirror mounted on a offset bracket attached to telescoping support (50), on a rotating base assembly (30) offset to the side of the trailer tongue, forming a unit that can be rotated into offset storage clip (75), mounted on the trailer tongue, or easily removed for storage without the use of tools. The unit gives a large field of vision while backing up the vehicle, using the convex mirror.

Abstract: A viewing mirror device to assist a vehicle driver when connecting the vehicle to a trailer. The mirror device comprises a viewing mirror, an attachment tube or channel for attaching the device to the vehicle hitch, and a mast that connects the viewing mirror to the attachment tube or channel. The position of the viewing mirror can be adjusted so that the vehicle driver can see both the vehicle hitch connection point and the trailer tongue connection point in the mirror.

Abstract: An arrangement for a rearview mirror for an automotive vehicle utilized for towing a trailer is provided and includes a base support for connection to the vehicle; a single support arm having a first end connected with the base support, the support arm having a plurality of opposing indentions axially separated from one another on the support arm; a mirror housing, having a closed front end and an open rear end, and a side end adjacent the vehicle with an aperture to receive the support arm therethrough; upper and lower spring supports mounted within the mirror housing oriented towards an indention; a first and second springs mounted by the spring supports; a first detent ball biased towards the indentions in the support arm by the first spring to capture a position of the mirror housing upon the support arm; a second detent ball biased towards the indentions in the support arm by the second spring to capture the position of the mirror housing on the support arm; a stop mounted on the support arm to prevent t

Abstract: A mirror assembly for releasable attachment to the windshield a land vehicle. The assembly includes a mount having a base plate and at least one suction cup. A telescoping arm extends from the base plate and joins a mirror thereto. The length of the arm may be set by means of a clamp which it carries. Swivel balls on the opposite ends of the arm permit the position of the mirror relative to the mount to be further adjusted.

Abstract: A rear view mirror assembly comprising a bracket adapted to be mounted on a vehicle body, and a case, in which a reflective member is pivotally mounted. A lead screw is mounted in the bracket. A pair of arms projecting laterally from the reflective member beyond the periphery thereof and have ridge formations which engage with the lead screw so that rotation of the lead screw causes angular movement of the reflective member.

Abstract: A device that provides automatic, in situ, substantially continuously adjustable mounting of an item on a vertically oriented support, comprising a first portion affixed to the vertical support, and a second portion that fixedly attaches to or is incorporated in the reverse side of the item. One or both of the two portions is formed to allow automatic, in situ, continuous vertical adjustment and repositioning with respect to the other portion, and one or both portions may also be formed to allow horizontal adjustment and repositioning with respect to the other portion. Also, a device for horizontally extending the available range of mounting positions for items that need to be supported by a stud.

Abstract: A hanging device has a wall mount and an adjustable picture mounting device to be placed on the item to be hung. The adjustable mechanism can be threadably or frictionally positioned.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that enables a person reclined on a bed to comfortably view a television screen (36) that is set up for ordinary viewing, which is small and lightweight, of low cost, and easily used. The apparatus includes a frame (64) that can be mounted on a wall (66) and a pair of mirrors (60, 62) mounted on the frame. A first of the mirrors (60) lies above the head (H) of the reclined viewer so he can comfortably view the first mirror, while the second mirror (62) lies lower and forward of the first mirror to reflect light from the screen toward the first mirror, with the first mirror then reflecting the light to the viewer. The frame includes a wall mount (72) that lies behind and above the viewer's head, an arm (64) extending forwardly from the mount, and a mirror support lying at the outer end, or forward end, of the arm. Each of the mirrors is pivotally mounted on the mirror support about a primarily horizontal axis to allow the viewer to look up or down.

Abstract: A mirror assembly comprising a U shaped perimeter frame and a planar mirror pivotally mounted to the frame. To mount the mirror assembly to the vehicle, there are a plurality of suction cups adjustably mounted at various locations along the frame so that these can be moved to the proper position. The angular position of the frame is set by means of a positioning arm pivotally connected to the frame and slide mounted to the U shaped frame. The assembly is arranged so that the mirror and the mounting arm can be moved to a collapsed position so as to lie within the plane defined by the frame.

Abstract: A vehicle exterior rearview mirror assembly, especially suited for vehicles used for towing trailers, which selectively holds a mirror subassembly in one of a plurality of positions along a mounting arm to provide at least an inboard, non-towing position and an outboard, towing position. The vehicle exterior rearview mirror assembly includes the mirror subassembly, which includes a housing and a reflective element supported in the housing, a mounting bracket adapted for mounting to a vehicle, and a support for mounting the mirror subassembly to the mounting bracket. The support includes a pair of arms which cooperate with the housing to support the mirror subassembly in one of two or more extended positions from the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A plug-in side mirror assembly removably attachable to a side portion of a vehicle. The mirror assembly includes a mirror housing connected to a top end of a support arm and a male mounting attachment connected to the bottom end of the support arm. A mounting structure in a side portion of a vehicle has a female receiving socket therein. The male mounting attachment is shaped and sized to removably plug into the receiving socket such that the support arm and the mirror housing are supported at a predetermined position adjacent to the side portion of the vehicle. A heater and positioning motor are coupled to the mirror housing, and electrical wires extend from the heater and motor, through the support arm, and terminate at electrical blade connectors adjacent to the male mounting attachment.

Abstract: A door mirror with a small dead angle which enables the driver to easily see the areas where the right and left front and rear wheels are touching the ground that could not been seen with conventional door mirrors due to dead angles, and to easily see the horizontal forward direction (if there are oncoming cars) on the side of the assistant driver's seat at the time of passing another car ahead by manipulating buttons on the driver's seat and, then, automatically returns to its initial state. The door mirror with a small dead angle comprises a support arm which includes a straight-moving screw, a slide plate that slides in the lengthwise direction thereof, and a mirror case pivoted on the slide plate to rotate. The door mirror may be further equipped with movable sources of light, may be constructed so as to be folded and may contain a fine adjustment mechanism in the mirror case.

Abstract: An external mirror arrangement is provided including a holder for attachment to a truck vehicle body and for supporting at least one mirror. The holder includes a support arm pivotably secured to the vehicle body and a tie-bar releaseably coupled to the support arm and also attached to the vehicle body. The arrangements provides a releasable coupling that may be readily attached and reattached. A specific embodiment includes an interlocking groove and connection head providing the releasable coupling.

Abstract: A wall stud mountable baseplate has a wall stud mounted to a front surface of the baseplate and extending perpendicular thereto. A nut is threadably mounted to the bolt and an elongated picture hanging rod has a hanging lug at an outboard end thereof and is rotatably and longitudinally adjustably mounted on said threaded bolt with a threaded nut locking the picture hanging rod at an angularly adjustable position and the hanging lug at a radially adjusted position relative to the bolt. Alternatively, the bolt may be rotatably mounted to the hanger baseplate and may carry a slot slidably receiving the picture hanging rod with a threaded nut frictionally locking the picture hanging rod to the baseplate at a selected longitudinal and rotatable position relative to the hanger baseplate.

Abstract: An outside mirror for a motor vehicle. The mirror glass 4 is divided by an approximately horizontally extending separating line 7 into an upper mirror surface 5 and a lower mirror surface 6. The mirror surface 5 which cannot be swivelled about the approximately vertically extending axis 9 is constructed to be swivellable about an axis 8 which extends approximately horizontally in the proximity of the separating line 7. As a result, it is possible during a passing maneuver to view the rearward traffic over a long distance.

Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle comprising a first planar reflective surface, a second longitudinally convex reflective surface providing a wider field of rearward vision relative to the first reflective surface, the convex surface additionally curving downwardly at its opposite ends in a direction towards the planar reflective surface, a frame surrounding the first and second reflective surfaces for maintaining the same in a position in parallel longitudinal alignment with one another, markings adjacent the second reflective surface providing a visual indication of a safe lane changing zone and a slider for translating side-to-side movements thereof into back-and-forth movements of the first planar reflective surface.

Abstract: A telescopic side view mirror for automobiles including a housing, a fixing tubular member formed with an inner tubular member having a longitudinal groove at a bottom, a stopper being fixedly mounted in the longitudinal groove of the inner tubular member, an outer tubular member extending into the housing and fixedly mounted therein, a tubular connector fitted in the housing and formed with a slot having a first threaded hole engaged with a first bolt, a second threaded hole aligned with the hole of the outer tubular member, and two protuberances one close to an end thereof, and a positioning member fitted between the slot of the tubular connector and the longitudinal groove of the inner tubular member, whereby the mirror can be easily adjusted in position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new adjustable extender for a vehicle exterior side mirrors, for telescopingly extending an original equipment vehicle side rear view mirror, of a type commonly used on pickup trucks, away from a vehicle to increase an operator's field of view when towing a trailer. The extender comprises a generally horizontal tubular arm adapted to telescopingly receive a mounting arm of the original equipment mirror. A collar, threadedly engaged with the distal end of the arm, has a pair of opposing setscrews for securing the original equipment mirror mounting arm for holding the mirror at a preferred orientation relative the vehicle. The upper end of an adapting rod extends through a lateral hole near the proximal end of the arm such that the adapting rod depends normal the arm. The adapting rod is engagable with a vehicle side mirror original equipment mounting bracket in the same fashion as the original equipment mirror mounting arm.

Abstract: A side-view mirror comprises a fixed support fixed to the vehicle, and a U-shaped member including a bight portion secured to the fixed support and a plurality of legs extending from the bight portion outwardly from the vehicle. A moveable mirror housing has a receiving portion constructed and arranged to receive the legs of the U-shaped member, the mirror housing being manually engageable to be moved along a length of the legs upon application of sufficient manual force thereto to enable desired lateral positioning thereof for optimal side-view visibility. An engagement element is constructed and arranged to provide sufficient engagement between the receiving portion of the mirror housing and at least one of the legs of the U-shaped member to inhibit unwanted movement of the mirror housing along the legs when application of the manual force thereto is discontinued.

Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly comprising a mirror unit, a mirror unit support, and a central connection between the mirror unit and support mounting the mirror unit for pivotal movement about first and second generally intersecting perpendicular axes. A first arm is mounted on the support for pivotal movement about the first axis and connected with the mirror unit for limited pivotal movement about the second axis at a position spaced from the first axis. A second arm is mounted on the support for pivotal movement about the second axis and connected with the mirror unit for compound movement for compound movement which includes limited lateral movement with respect to the first axis and pivotal movement about an axis which is either coincident with or slightly angularly related with the first axis depending upon the position of relative lateral movement.

Abstract: A new and improved obstruction eliminator with a circular base having a mounting end, a receiving end, and an intermediate surface therebetween. The mounting end has a suction cup thereaffixed. The intermediate surface has a pair of apertures diametrically opposed. A lever is rotatably received within the apertures of the intermediate surface of the circular base. A securement arm is secured to the lever and secured to the suction cup. A support post is secured within the receiving end of the circular base. Two mirror assemblies, each of which are rotatably secured to the support post. Two adjustable mirrors, each of which are rotatably secured to the two mirror assemblies.

Abstract: A drive unit for adjusting the orientation of a reflective member of rear view mirror assembly for a motor vehicle is assembled within a drive housing. The drive housing contains an electric motor arranged to drive a jacking nut which is supported within the housing by first and second bearing surfaces formed on opposite walls of the housing. The drive housing is formed in two parts, each of which comprises a base portion and a peripheral side wall portion dimensioned so that, when the two parts are assembled together, part of the side wall portion of one part surrounds a corresponding part of the side wall portion of the other part. After assembly, glue is inserted between the side wall portions so as to hold the two parts together with their respective bearing surfaces spaced apart by a distance determined by the size of the jacking nut.

Abstract: A stay housable type motor driven mirror to be attached, for example, to a car body has a drive gear rotatably driven by a drive apparatus, a clutch gear adapted to fit idlingly onto the support shaft and engage with the drive gear, a clutch holder fitted onto the support shaft beneath the clutch gear in order to rotate the support shaft by its rotation, a clutch mechanism having a concave face and a convex face, each so formed on a lower face of the clutch gear and an upper face of the clutch holder as to engage with each other, and a spring pressing the clutch gear to make the concave face and the convex face of the clutch mechanism engaged with each other. Consequently, it is possible to install the clutch mechanism at a side of follower of a large diameter gear and to increase a design allowance of clutch holding torque. In addition, a height of a bracket case is made shorten, design flexibility of stay attachment to the car body.

Abstract: Rear view mirrors for a tractor are mounted on elongated arms which may be adjusted laterally to change the lateral spacing between the mirrors and the tractor, which automatically swing rearwardly or forwardly upon striking an obstruction, and which may be quickly and easily folded to and held in a compact storage position extending longitudinally of the tractor.

Abstract: An external mirror assembly for vehicles, which can be fastened to a fixture on the bodywork side and which exhibits a mirror casing in which a mirror glass is securable to a holding part. The mirror casing, following the fitting of the holding part to the vehicle, can be pushed over the holding part and can be detachably secured in an end position.

Abstract: According to this invention a side mounted rear view mirror assembly, for vehicles having a mirror and mirror neck support member and further having generally horizontally disposed support bar means, comprises: a) a mirror support block means slidably mounted on the support bar means and having a first section through which the support bar means extends, and having a second section positioned rearwardly of the first section and depending downwardly, the second section having a neck support cavity therein within which the mirror neck support member may be inserted; and b) adjustment lock means in the block first section for releasably securing the block means to the support bar means at a desired position thereon; and lock means in the block second section adapted to hold and secure the neck support member in the neck support cavity.

Abstract: A rearview mirror with an operating condition display to be positioned in front of a driver's seat within the passenger cabin of a vehicle is composed of an operating display provided with an operating condition display portion visible through the windshield by illumination of preselected portions thereof and a rearview mirror which is capable of being adjusted to a predetermined angle of use with respect to the operating condition display construction.

Abstract: The electrically remote-controlled type mirror assembly has a pair of plungers to tilt the mirror body supporting the mirror horizontally and vertically, respectively, within certain pivoting angles. The mirror assembly has a sliding mechanism including another motor to axially slide at least one of these plungers beyond said certain pivoting angles of the mirror body. The sliding mechanism is so arranged as to have no influence on the adjustment of the mirror angle within the certain pivoting angles of the mirror body. Thus, the mirror posture can be changed quickly from the mirror angle adjusted within the certain pivoting angle for ordinary car driving to the mirror angle with which the mirror is tilted further downward, and also the initially adjusted mirror angle can be restored accurately.

Abstract: A mirror is mounted to the roof of a vehicle by a pivot arm assembly for pivotally coupling the mirror to a vehicle for movement from side to side and for movement between a raised stored position and a lowered use position. In a preferred embodiment, the pivot arm has one end pivotally mounted to a housing for storably receiving the mirror and an opposite end coupled to the mirror using both a hinge and a ball joint to allow compact storage of the mirror in the housing and full adjustability for use.

Abstract: A retractable turn-over type rearview door mirror in which angular adjustment of the mirror member can be effected by manually operating an actuation lever. By using a certain linkage mechanism, a favorable correspondence is achieved between the direction of movement of the actuation lever and the direction of movement the mirror member. The use of a clutch unit permits the adjusted state of the mirror member to be conserved, even when the rearview door mirror is retracted and restored, by minimizing the influences of the retracting movement upon the linkage mechanism. This can be accomplished by applying a suitable amount of friction to the linkage mechanism, but, by using a lock lever which fixes the angular orientation of the mirror member when the rearview door mirror is retracted, the angular orientation of the mirror member may be kept fixed without requiring such a friction and it allows the operation of the actuation lever to be performed with a small force.

Abstract: A system for constraining a moving device to parallel plane translational movement, the system including a base; a frame fixed to the base and including frame portions disposed at the periphery of a region; a movable device disposed in the region; and a plurality of coupling elements connected between the frame portions and the movable device so as to provide support thereof, each of the coupling elements being capable of bending motion and incapable of twisting motion so as to guide movement of the movable device along a path including a series of planes all oriented substantially parallel to each other. The coupling elements restrict movement of the device to a desired sequential parallel plane path.

Abstract: A tailer-hitch-viewing mirror tool that can be temporarily mounted on the tailgate of a pickup truck or the rear window of a station wagon, camper, or other towing vehicle. It easily adjusts to pickup truck's tailgate or other towing vehicle's rear window and can be utilized by anyone without special skills or instruction. It conveniently allows the driver of the towing vehicle to align its hitch ball to the mating trailer hitch socket by affording the driver a clear view of the hitch parts from the driver's seat. The driver slowly backs up while viewing the mating hitch parts through the tailgate or rear-window-mounted mirror, whereby he or she can align the hitch ball to the mating trailer hitch, completing the task quickly, comfortably, and without assistance.