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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Wayne Rumsey, Holland, MI (US);
Timothy S. DeVries, Jenison, MI (US);
John W. Carter, Holland, MI (US);
Jason Hallack, Holland, MI (US);
Assignee:
Gentex Corporation, Zeeland, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 7/182 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 7/182 ;
Abstract
A mirror construction includes an interior rearview mirror housing having a socket, and includes a mirror mount having a ball section that angularly and adjustably engages the socket to form a ball connection. The ball section has a radially open portion permitting wiring to be laid laterally into the ball section to facilitate assembly. A wedge fits in the open portion for holding the open portion so that the ball connection cannot distort and collapse over time. The mount includes a window for snap-attachment of an electrical connector for the wiring.