Adjusting system for a rear view element of a rear view device for a vehicle

A technology of adjustment system and rear view, applied in vehicle parts, electrical components, electric heating devices, etc., can solve problems such as expensive solutions, difficult to automate, and not durable

CN107089196AActive Publication Date: 2017-08-25SMR PATENTS S A R L
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Publication Date
2017-08-25

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Abstract

An adjusting system for a rear view element of a rear view device for a vehicle, preferably a motor vehicle, comprises a drive housing with an electrical interface, a socket and a mounting plate for the rear view element. The socket is in particular in the form of a jack socket, having a first end attached to the drive housing and an opening accessible at a second end of the socket, which is located opposite the first end of the socket. The mounting plate for the rear view element comprises a pin, in particular in form of a jack plug, wherein at least part of the pin is suited to be inserted into the opening of the socket, and the pin is adapted to mechanically and electrically connect the mounting plate to the drive housing via the socket. Also, the adjusting system relates to a rear view device and to a method for manufacturing the rear view device.
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technical field

[0001] The invention relates to an adjustment system for a rear view element of a rear view device of a vehicle, preferably a motor vehicle. The invention also relates to a rear view device for a vehicle, preferably a motor vehicle, comprising such an adjustment system, and to a method for producing such a rear view device. Background technique

[0002] In modern vehicles, rear vision elements such as reflective elements used in rear vision devices to help the driver see the rear and side areas of the vehicle may include several electronic devices, for example, to prevent Condensation-forming heating elements, or displays for blind-spot indicators, etc. For example, US Patent 7,244,912 B1 describes a retroreflective element having a plurality of functional elements associated with the retroreflective element. Since these elements are all individually located, they are also individually wired by means of power connectors extending through slots in the panel ...

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[0038] Figure 1a , Figure 1b , Figure 1c as well as Figure 1d Shows a drive housing 1 according to an embodiment of the invention, from above with the drive housing cover 3 and the two electric motors 2 , 2 ′ mounted and without the drive housing cover 3 and the two electric motors mounted The states 2, 2' show the drive housing 1 and a schematic view showing the drive housing 1 from below is given. From Figure 1a , Figure 1b , Figure 1c and Figure 1d As can be seen in the figure, the drive housing 1 has an electrical interface 4, which may be a bus interface such as a LIN bus interface. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the electrical interface 4 could alternatively, or additionally, connect the drive housing 1 to a power source and / or to a controller.

[0039] FIG. 1 also shows the seat 5 attached to the drive housing 1 . In the embodiment shown, the seat is substantially elongate and includes a substantially cylindrical opening for receiv...