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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2004
Keith D. Foote, Kentwood, MI (US);
James A. Ruse, Allegan, MI (US);
Benjamin D. Newton, Saranac, MI (US);
Kenneth C. Peterson, Comstock Park, MI (US);
Keith D. Foote, Kentwood, MI (US);
James A. Ruse, Allegan, MI (US);
Benjamin D. Newton, Saranac, MI (US);
Kenneth C. Peterson, Comstock Park, MI (US);
Magna Donnelly Mirrors North America L.L.C., Kentwood, MI (US);
Abstract
An extendable, foldable rearview mirror assembly comprises a ball bearing assembly for facilitating the extension of a reflective element assembly relative to a cantilevered extension arm while minimizing unwanted movement of the reflective element assembly. The rearview mirror assembly also comprises a roller bearing assembly for facilitating the pivotal movement of the extension arm relative to a pivot base frame supporting the extension arm while minimizing unwanted movement of the extension arm. A pin connection pivotably attaches the extension arm to the base frame, thereby strengthening the connection between the two parts while minimizing unwanted movement of the extension arm.