THOMAS CARL CULP
Engineers in Southampton, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE049285
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Southampton, PA 18966
Professional information
Linear Slide Mechanism For An Extensible Rearview Mirror For Vehicles
US Patent:
2002014, Oct 17, 2002
Filed:
Mar 8, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/092580
Inventors:
John McPherson - Perkasie PA, US
Thomas Culp - Southampton PA, US
Cory Brechbill - Schwenksville PA, US
Keith Fitzgerald - Quakertown PA, US
Thomas Culp - Southampton PA, US
Cory Brechbill - Schwenksville PA, US
Keith Fitzgerald - Quakertown PA, US
International Classification:
G02B005/08, G02B007/18, G02B007/182
US Classification:
359/841000, 359/877000, 359/881000
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.