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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 11, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 26, 2007
Niall R. Lynam, Holland, MI (US);
Peter J. Whitehead, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
David E. Nestell, Spring Lake, MI (US);
Loren B. Renkema, Wyoming, MI (US);
Niall R. Lynam, Holland, MI (US);
Peter J. Whitehead, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
David E. Nestell, Spring Lake, MI (US);
Loren B. Renkema, Wyoming, MI (US);
Donnelly Corporation, Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
An exterior accessory assembly or module for a vehicle door assembly comprises an exterior rearview mirror and/or door cap assembly, which may further include a cover member, a door handle, window frame, window seal and/or an exterior rearview mirror assembly. The exterior rearview mirror and/or the cap assembly may mount to the modular door and provide an exterior rearview mirror, a window frame and/or door handle. The latch and/or mirror connectors provide for connection to the handle and/or mirror assembly, respectively, of the accessory module as the accessory module is affixed to the door frame. Preferably, the exterior mirror and/or cap assembly and door frame include corresponding electrical connectors for connecting electrical accessories of the accessory module to a door wiring or harness.