Rearview device with actuator and vehicle with such rearview device

Abstract

A rearview device (102, 104) for a vehicle (100) includes a mirror base (204, 1802, 2302, 2304) providing a first attachment end for attachment to a side of the vehicle and a second attachment end for an actuator (402, 1602, 2408, 3408). The rearview device also includes a lens portion (206, 2406) including an actuator for moving the entire lens portion. For this purpose, the tilting shaft (532, 5320) of the actuator is adapted to be fixedly attached to a lower housing portion (602, 1502) and / or a housing frame (802, 1102, 1302, 1702), and / or the hinge (506, 3506, 4506) of the actuator is adapted to be engaged by complementary hinges (806, 1106, 1303) of the housing frame. Alternatively, the actuator is associated with a housing (518, 1604, 2402) for attaching the actuator, thereby creating a seal on the lens section. An additional seal is created by attaching the lens section to the lens base.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a rearview device for a vehicle, the rearview device including an actuator. It also relates to a vehicle equipped with at least one such rearview device. Background Technology

[0002] The statements in this section provide only background information in connection with this disclosure and may not constitute prior art.

[0003] The vehicle needs to have a rearview system that provides the driver with a rear view. A rearview system typically includes one or more components that need to be actuated relative to the vehicle body along a first axis; such components may include mirrors or cameras. As an example, actuating components along the first axis can provide the driver with the ability to fine-tune the rear view provided by the rearview system.

[0004] Furthermore, some rearview systems actuate one or more components along a second axis, such components may include mirrors or cameras. As an example, actuating components along an auxiliary axis allows components to be stored closer to the vehicle body under certain conditions. Typically, actuating components in a rearview system along an auxiliary axis is achieved using auxiliary actuators.

[0005] Electromechanical actuators are typically used to rotate components relative to the vehicle body. However, existing electromechanical actuators can be noisy, bulky, and large, and often require high-strength metal components (such as gears) due to the high impact loads acting on the gear drive system during an impact, making the actuators heavier and more expensive.

[0006] Using a single actuator to adjust components along multiple axes allows for adjustment along a second axis, which can reduce the design cost and complexity of rear-view systems. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a vehicle rearview device that overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0008] This objective is achieved by the rearview device for a vehicle according to claim 1.

[0009] Embodiments of the rear-view device disclosed herein are described in dependent claims 2 to 25.

[0010] This objective is also achieved by a vehicle having at least one rearview device according to this disclosure.

[0011] Generally, this disclosure provides a rearview device for a vehicle, including a mirror base with a first attachment end for attachment to a side of the vehicle and a second attachment end for an actuator. The rearview device also includes a lens portion comprising an actuator for moving the entire lens portion. For this purpose, the tilting axis of the actuator is adapted to be fixedly attached to a lower housing and / or a housing frame, and / or the hinge of the actuator is adapted to be engaged by complementary hinges of the housing frame. Alternatively, the actuator is associated with a shroud for attaching the actuator, such that the lens portion forms a seal. Additional sealing is achieved by attaching the lens portion to the mirror base.

[0012] It should be noted that the features listed individually in the following description may be combined with each other in any technically advantageous manner, and other forms of this disclosure are listed. However, it should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise arrangements and components shown. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of systems, apparatus, and methods consistent with this specification and, together with the specification, serve to explain the advantages and principles consistent with this disclosure. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. The same reference numerals used in the drawings refer to the same components. However, it will be understood that the use of reference numerals to refer to components in a given drawing is not intended to limit components labeled with the same reference numerals in another drawing. This description further characterizes and describes this disclosure in particular in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0013] In order to better understand this disclosure, its various forms, as shown by example, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0014] Figure 1 The illustrations depict vehicles according to various aspects of this disclosure;

[0015] Figure 2A The illustration shows a top view of a rearview device according to various aspects of the present disclosure, wherein the lens section is in the drive position;

[0016] Figure 2B The illustration shows a top view of a rearview device according to various aspects of the present disclosure, wherein the lens section is in a folded position;

[0017] Figure 3A The illustration shows a side view of a rearview device according to various aspects of the present disclosure, wherein the lens portion is in the nominal position;

[0018] Figure 3B The illustration shows a side view of a rearview device according to various aspects of the present disclosure, wherein the lens portion is tilted upward;

[0019] Figure 3C The illustration shows a side view of a rearview device according to various aspects of the present disclosure, wherein the lens portion is tilted downward;

[0020] Figure 4A The illustration shows a top isometric assembly view of an actuator used with a rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 4B The diagram shows... Figure 4A Side view of the actuator;

[0022] Figure 5A The diagram shows... Figure 4A An isometric exploded view of the actuator;

[0023] Figure 5B The diagram shows... Figure 4A Another isometric exploded view of the actuator;

[0024] Figure 6 The illustration shows the lower portion of the housing used with a rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 7 The diagram shows... Figure 4A The actuator, which is attached to Figure 6 The lower part of the outer shell;

[0026] Figure 8 The illustration shows a housing frame used with a rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 9A The diagram illustrates the attachment state. Figure 8 The outer casing;

[0028] Figure 9B The diagram illustrates the attachment state. Figure 8 Isometric view of the outer casing;

[0029] Figure 10A The illustration shows crossing Figure 9B The cross-section captured by the rearview device;

[0030] Figure 10B The diagram illustrates the relationship between... Figure 10A The lens portion in a view of a uniformly truncated cross section, wherein the lens portion is in the nominal position;

[0031] Figure 10C The diagram illustrates the relationship between... Figure 10A The lens portion in a uniformly truncated cross-sectional view, wherein the lens portion is tilted upward;

[0032] Figure 10D The diagram illustrates the relationship between... Figure 10A The lens portion in a uniformly truncated cross-sectional view, wherein the lens portion is tilted downwards;

[0033] Figure 11An isometric view of a tripod used with a rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure is illustrated.

[0034] Figure 12A The illustration shows the attachment to the partial rearview device. Figure 11 Exploded isometric side view of a tripod;

[0035] Figure 12B The diagram shows the attachment. Figure 12B An isometric view of the tripod assembly of a partial rear-view device;

[0036] Figure 13 The illustration shows a top isometric view of a framed housing according to various aspects of this disclosure;

[0037] Figure 14A An exploded isometric view of the framed housing of a partial device attached to various aspects of the present disclosure is shown.

[0038] Figure 14B The illustration shows an assembled isometric side view of the framed housing of the partial device attached to various aspects of the present disclosure;

[0039] Figure 15 The illustration shows the lower housing and gasket of the rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure;

[0040] Figure 16 The illustration shows a bottom view of the actuator and cover of a rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure;

[0041] Figure 17A The illustration shows the lower part of the housing fixed to various aspects of this disclosure. Figure 16 A top view of the actuator;

[0042] Figure 17B The diagram shows how to fix it to Figure 17A A bottom view of the actuator at the bottom of the housing;

[0043] Figure 18 The illustration shows the base frame of the rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure;

[0044] Figure 19 The diagram illustrates attachment to the nominal position. Figure 18 The base frame Figure 17A Front view of the actuator;

[0045] Figure 20 The illustration is similar to Figure 19 The assembly was modified, but the fracture surface gasket was removed;

[0046] Figure 21A The diagram illustrates a rearward impact with a rigid stop. Figure 16 Front view of the protective shield;

[0047] Figure 21B The diagram illustrates a rearward impact with a rigid stop. Figure 16 Side view of the protective shield;

[0048] Figure 22A The diagram illustrates a collision with a rigid stop in the forward direction. Figure 16 Front view of the protective shield;

[0049] Figure 22B The diagram illustrates a collision with a rigid stop in the forward direction. Figure 16 Side view of the protective shield;

[0050] Figure 23 The illustration shows a base cover for a rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure;

[0051] Figure 24A The illustration shows a static shield for a rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure;

[0052] Figure 24B The illustration shows the lens area surrounding... Figure 24A The rotation of the static shield;

[0053] Figure 25A It is a schematic cross-section through a portion of the actuator of the rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure;

[0054] Figure 25B To insert Figure 25A A schematic diagram of the tail pin in the actuator;

[0055] Figure 26A This is a side view of the upper housing of an actuator used with a rearview device according to various aspects of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 26B Is with Figure 26A A side view of the tail pin used together with the upper housing; and

[0057] Figure 27 It is a perspective view with an inclined axis. Detailed Implementation

[0058] The following description is exemplary in nature only and is not intended to limit this disclosure, its application, or its use. It should be understood that throughout the drawings, corresponding reference numerals denote the same or corresponding parts and features.

[0059] Figure 1 The illustration shows a vehicle 100 according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0060] like Figure 1As shown, vehicle 100 includes rearview devices 102, 104 on each side. Although vehicle 100 is illustrated as a passenger car, vehicle 100 can be any other type of vehicle, and non-limiting examples of vehicle 100 include trucks, off-road vehicles, buses, motorcycles, airplanes, trams, locomotives, or heavy vehicles.

[0061] exist Figure 1 In the diagram, rearview mirror devices 102 and 104 are shown as side mirrors. In an alternative variant, rearview devices 102 and 104 can be implemented as a camera system. The rearview devices 102 and 104 are arranged on the vehicle 100 such that they can be adjusted to provide the driver with a view of the area behind the vehicle.

[0062] Now refer to another source Figure 2A-3C The operation of the rear-view devices 102 and 104 is further described below. Although the following description will refer to the rear-view device 102, it should be understood that the rear-view device 104 has a similar structure.

[0063] Figure 2A -B shows a top view of the rearview device 102 according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0064] like Figure 2A As shown in Figure -B, the rearview device 102 includes an axis 202, a mirror base 204, and a lens section 206. Figure 2A In the top view, the rearview device 102 can be seen, with the lens unit 206 in the driven position. When actuated along a first direction relative to the axis 202, as shown by line 208, the lens unit 206 is moved to rotate about the axis 202. Figure 2B The storage location is shown. Furthermore, when actuated along the second direction relative to the axis 202 as shown by line 208, the lens section 206 is in... Figure 2B When the storage position is shown, the lens section 206 can be moved to rotate back. Figure 2A The driving position is shown.

[0065] The actuation of the lens portion 206 about the axis 202 can be performed from any position to move the lens portion 206 to any other position about the axis 202. For example, the lens portion 206 can be moved from such a position as... Figure 2B Starting from the storage position shown, the lens section 206 is then actuated along a second direction around axis 202 to move it to the drive position. The lens section 206 can be adjusted to... Figure 2A The driving position shown and Figure 2B Any location between the storage locations shown.

[0066] Furthermore, when the lens section 206 is in such a position Figure 2AWhen in the driving position, an actuation can be performed to move the lens unit 206 to adjust the driver's rearward view of the vehicle 100. The movement required to adjust the lens unit 206 to adjust the driver's rearward view of the vehicle 100 is less than the movement required to move the lens unit 206 from the driving position to the storage position or from the storage position to the driving position.

[0067] Figure 3A -C shows a side view of the rearview device 102 according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0068] like Figure 3A As shown in Figure -C, the rearview device 102 includes a mirror base 204, a lens portion 206, and an axis 302. Figure 3A In the side view, the rearview device 102 can be seen, with the lens 206 in its nominal position. When actuated along a first direction as shown by line 304, the lens 206 is moved, causing it to tilt upwards. Figure 3B The position shown. When actuated along the second direction as shown by line 304, the lens section 206 is moved, causing it to tilt downwards. Figure 3C The location shown.

[0069] The actuation of the lens section around axis 302 can be performed from any position to move the lens section 206 to any other position around axis 302. For example, the lens section can be as follows: Figure 3B As shown, the lens 206 is tilted upwards initially, and then actuated in the second direction to tilt downwards. While tilting downwards, the actuation can be stopped to adjust the lens 206 to... Figure 3A The nominal position shown, or continue adjusting the lens section 206 downwards until it reaches the position indicated. Figure 3C The position shown. Furthermore, the lens section 206 can be tilted to... Figure 3B and Figure 3C Any position between the positions shown.

[0070] The following description and discussion of the figures are about the rearview device 102, but it should be noted that the device 104 works in a similar manner.

[0071] Figure 4 illustrates an actuator 402 according to various aspects of the present disclosure. As shown, the actuator 402 includes an axis 202 and an axis 302. The axis 202 is substantially perpendicular to the axis 302. Furthermore, the axis 202 is substantially perpendicular to the actuator 402 and the axis 302 is substantially horizontal to the actuator 402.

[0072] Figure 5A An exploded view of the actuator 402 of FIG4 is shown according to various aspects of the present disclosure. Figure 5B Additional exploded views of actuator 402 according to various aspects of this disclosure are shown.

[0073] like Figure 5A As shown in Figure -B, actuator 402 also includes an upper housing 502, a lower housing 504, an interlaced hinge 506 providing one or more connection spaces between the two layers, protrusions, etc., a hole 508, a tail pin 510, a connector 512, a camera mount 514, a fastener 516, a cover 518, a protrusion 520, a guide 522, another fastener 528, another hole 530, a tilting shaft 532, and a foot 534. The cover 518 provides a ball seat and also includes one or more clips 524, one or more guides 526, and yet another hole 536. The tilting shaft 532 also includes a hole 538.

[0074] The upper housing 502 and the lower housing 504 can accommodate the internal components of the actuator 402. The upper housing 502 and the lower housing 504 can also be joined or fastened together by fasteners 528. In this example variant, fastener 528 is shown as a bolt. However, in other variants, fastener 528 can be a pin, weld, clip, or any other fastener or fastening method that allows the upper housing 502 and the lower housing 504 to be joined together.

[0075] The staggered hinge 506 allows for the housing frame of the rearview device 102 (see...) Figure 8-14B The housing frame 802 in the middle can move. The staggered hinge 506 may also include holes 508 and consist of a plurality of protrusions, each with a gap between adjacent protrusions. The gaps between the protrusions allow the housing frame 802 with the corresponding protrusions to stagger with the staggered hinge 506.

[0076] As will be explained below, hole 508 allows the tail pin 510 to be inserted and axially aligned with the holes of the staggered hinges of housing frame 802 (as shown below). Figure 8-14B (As shown). Hole 508 can also be axially aligned with axis 302 in Figure 3.

[0077] The tail pin 510 can be placed through the hole 508 of the interlocking hinge 506. The tail pin 510 can also pass through the hole 508 and the hole in the lower housing 602 or housing frame 802 that interlocks with the interlocking hinge 506 (e.g., Figure 6-14B (As shown) Placement. The operation and interlacing of the lower housing 602 or housing frame 802 with the staggered hinge 506, hole 508 and tail pin 510 will be referred to separately later. Figure 6-14B Further discussion.

[0078] Connector 512 can be inserted into actuator 402. When connector 512 is inserted into actuator 402, it can transmit power from the vehicle to actuator 402.

[0079] The camera mounting part 514 is operably connected to the lower housing 504 of the actuator 402 and is secured to the actuator 402 by passing a fastener 516 through the camera mounting part 514 and inserting it into the hole 530.

[0080] In this example variant, fastener 516 is shown as a bolt; however, in other example variants, fastener 516 may be a pin, weld, clip, or any other fastener or fastening method capable of securing camera mount 514 to actuator 402. Furthermore, in this example variant, camera mount 514 is designed to secure a camera (not shown) for use with rearview device 102; however, in other variants, camera mount 514 may be used to secure any of the various components used in rearview device 102. Non-limiting examples of components that may be mounted on camera mount 514 include multi-function light units, turn signal modules, approach lights, or electronic modules such as GPS modules or Wi-Fi modules.

[0081] The shield 518 can be attached to the actuator 402 to provide a seal for any gaps formed between the lens base 204 and the lens portion 206. The shield 518 can also be attached to the actuator 402 via the lower housing 504. The shield 518 includes one or more guides 526 aligned with guides 522 of the lower housing 504. When assembled, the geometry of the guides 522 and 526 interacts to align the shield 518 so that it is properly placed on the lower housing 504. During assembly, as the shield 518 is placed on the lower housing 504, clips 524 of the shield 518 interlock with protrusions 520 of the lower housing 504 to secure the shield 518 to the actuator 402. In this example variant, the shield 518 is secured to the lower housing 504 of the actuator 402 via clips 524. In other example variations, the shield 518 may be secured to the actuator 402 by any other fastening method, non-limiting examples of which include bolts, welding, crimping, or adhesive.

[0082] The shield 518 may also have a hole 536. When the shield 518 is assembled and connected to the actuator 402, the foot 534 can be fitted into the hole 536. Once the foot 534 is fitted into the hole 536 of the shield 518, it can be directly connected to the mirror base 204 or the base frame 802 of the mirror base 204. Figure 18-24B (As shown in the figure) to secure the actuator 402 in place.

[0083] When actuated by actuator 402, tilt shaft 532 provides rotational movement about axis 302. Tilting shaft 532 can also be secured to the lower housing 602 or housing frame 802 of rearview device 102. Tilting shaft 532 may further include holes 538 for attaching fasteners. Tilting shaft 532 can also be further operable to have a geometry corresponding to the mounting element of the lower housing 602 or housing frame 802. In this variant, the geometry of tilt shaft 532 is rectangular; however, any shape can be used to allow tilt shaft 532 to be fitted into the corresponding mounting element. It should be noted that tilt shaft 532, holes 538, and holes 508 are axially aligned with axis 302 as described in FIG. 3.

[0084] The foot 534 provides a connection to the mirror base 204 of the rearview device 102. The foot 534 can also be connected to the mirror base 204 through a hole 536 in the cover 518.

[0085] Figure 6 A lower housing portion 602 according to various aspects of the present disclosure is shown. As shown, the lower housing portion 602 also includes a hole 604, at least one first mounting portion 606, a second mounting portion 608, and another hole 610.

[0086] The lower part 602 of the housing provides a connection point for the actuator 402 and a mounting point for the housing frame 802. Figure 6 Not shown, but the lower part 602 of the housing may additionally provide at least partially mounting points for the device, back panel, frame, camera, lens cover, optical module, multi-function light, cornering signal, light module, antenna and / or any other components that may be included in the rearview device.

[0087] The aperture 604 provides space for the foot 534 of the actuator 402 to connect to the mirror base 204 of the rearview device 102. The aperture 604 may also have a geometry complementary to the geometry of the housing 518 of the actuator 402. As the lower housing 602 moves, the complementary geometry allows the edge of the aperture 604 to rotate around the housing 518 while maintaining contact between the aperture 604 and the housing 518. This continuous contact between the circumferential edges of the housing 518 and the aperture 604 during movement of the lower housing 602 seals the gap between the actuator 402 and the lower housing 602, preventing contaminants from entering the lens portion 206.

[0088] Each first mounting section 606 can provide a mounting point for mounting the housing frame 802 to the lower housing section 602.

[0089] The second mounting portion 608 provides a mounting point for mounting the tilting shaft 532 of the actuator 402 to the lower housing portion 602. The second mounting portion 608 may also have a geometry that allows it to accommodate the tilting shaft 532 of the actuator 402. The second mounting portion 608 may also include a hole 610 through which fasteners can be inserted to secure the tilting shaft 532 to the lower housing portion 602. The hole 610 accommodates the fastener and is axially aligned with axis 302 of FIG. 3. Figure 6 As shown, the second mounting portion 608 has a general shape of a rectangular slot. This slot corresponds to the rectangular shape of the tilt shaft 532. During assembly, the tilt shaft 532 can be rotated until it aligns with the second mounting portion 608, such that once aligned, the tilt shaft 532 can be lifted and fitted into the mounting portion 608, and then securely attached by inserting a fastener into the insertion hole 610 and into the hole 538 of the tilt shaft 532. After alignment and fastening, the tilt shaft 532 and the lower housing portion 602 become rotationally locked, meaning that when the actuator 402 rotates the tilt shaft 532, the lower housing portion 602 will also rotate.

[0090] Figure 7 An actuator 402 assembled onto the lower housing 602 according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown, as well as a mirror base 204 and a fastener 702.

[0091] During operation, the actuator 402 descends onto the lower housing portion 602 until the shield 518 contacts the hole 604. Since the surface of the shield 518 matches the surface of the hole 604, the actuator 402 is supported on the lower housing portion 602 via the shield 518 upon contact. At this point, the tilting shaft 532 is fitted into the mounting portion 608. As described above, the geometry of the tilting shaft 532 corresponds to the geometry of the mounting portion 608, allowing the tilting shaft 532 to be fitted into the mounting portion 608 and then secured by inserting a fastener 702 through the hole 610 into the tilting shaft 532. In this way, when the tilting shaft 532 rotates, the lower housing portion 602 also rotates. In this embodiment, the fastener 702 is illustrated as a pin. However, in other variations, the fastener 702 can be a bolt, weld, snap-fit, or any other fastener or securing method that allows the tilting shaft 532 to be attached to the mounting portion 608.

[0092] At this point, the lower housing 602 has been attached to the actuator 402 via fastener 702. However, the problems arising from using a single attachment point should be apparent to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, it is desirable to provide an attachment point and method for the remaining components used in the device. The problem of a single attachment point between the lower housing 602 and the actuator 402, as well as the problem of providing attachment points for other components, is solved using a housing frame 802, which acts as a motor support by attaching the actuator 402. Further reference will now be made to... Figure 8-14B Let us discuss such a housing 802 for use in devices 102, 104 according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0093] Figure 8 The housing frame 802 shown according to various aspects of the present disclosure includes a mounting portion 804, staggered hinges 806, a hole 808, and a web 810.

[0094] The housing frame 802 provides connection to the actuator 402 (not shown) via staggered hinges 806 and holes 808, and provides a mounting point for the lower housing portion 602 via mounting portion 804. It should be noted that, although in Figure 8 Not shown, but the housing frame 802 may additionally provide at least in part mounting points for the device, backplate, bezel, camera, mirror cover, optical module, multi-function light, turn signal, light module, antenna and / or any other components that may be included in the rearview device.

[0095] Mounting part 804 provides mounting points corresponding to mounting part 606 of lower housing 602, so as to attach housing frame 802 to lower housing 602. Mounting part 804 can be fastened to mounting part 606 by one or any other known fastening method, including bolts, clips, pins, welding, etc.

[0096] The staggered hinge 806 of the housing frame 802 may have a geometry that is a mirror image of the staggered hinge 506 of the actuator 402, such that when assembled, the web 810 of the staggered hinge 806 is fitted between the webs of the staggered hinge 506. The staggered hinge 806 may also be assembled with the staggered hinge 506 such that the hole 808 of the housing frame 802 is aligned with the hole 508 of the actuator 402. The hole 808 can be axially aligned with axis 302 of FIG. 3.

[0097] The web plate 810 can provide a clearance between the housing frame 802 and the actuator 402 during operation of the actuator 402.

[0098] Now refer to another source Figure 9A -B Let's discuss the assembly of the outer casing 802. Figure 9A A housing frame 802 attached to a device according to various aspects of this disclosure is shown.

[0099] As shown in the figure Figure 9A This includes a housing frame 802 and its mounting portion 804 and hole 808; a lower housing portion 602 and its mounting portion 606; a tail pin 510 and hole 508 of the upper housing 502 of the actuator 402; and a shaft 302. (See the preceding figures and...) Figure 9A The common elements between -B have already been described, so for the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0100] During operation, once the tilting shaft 532 is fixed to the lower housing 602, the housing frame 802 can be attached. During this process, the housing frame 802 is lowered onto the lower housing 602 so that the mounting portion 606 and the mounting portion 804 are aligned, which allows the protrusions of the staggered hinge 806 and the staggered hinge 506 to interleave.

[0101] refer to Figure 9B Once the mounting parts 606 and 804 are aligned, they can be fastened together by one of a variety of known fastening methods, including bolts, clips, pins, welding, or other known fastening methods, to secure the housing frame 802 to the lower housing 602.

[0102] With the housing frame 802 securely attached to the lower housing portion 602, and the holes 508 and 808 axially aligned, this allows the insertion of the tail pin 510. Once inserted, the tail pin 510 secures the housing frame 802 and the lower housing portion 602 to the actuator 402. Securing the housing frame 802 and the lower housing portion 602 to the actuator 402 provides a second attachment point for the lower housing portion 602. The lower housing portion 602 is now supported on two opposite ends of a single axis, providing a high degree of rigidity and strength. Furthermore, without the second attachment point, the outer end of the lower housing portion 602 would be free to move or vibrate, and the severity of this free movement or vibration would increase with the installation of additional components in the device.

[0103] At this point, the foot 534 of the actuator 402 can be attached to the lens base 204. In this embodiment, a fastener passes upward through the lens base 204 and is inserted into the foot 534 to securely hold the actuator 402 in place. In other example variations, interlocking geometry, locking rings, or any other attachment method may be used to securely attach the actuator to the lens base. As described above, in this configuration, the surface geometry of the shield 518 and the hole 604 in the lower housing 602 form a seal that substantially prevents contaminants from entering the lens portion 206.

[0104] In this way, rotational movement about axis 302 is transmitted from tilt axis 532 to lower housing 602 via mounting portion 608. Figure 7Simultaneously, the rotational movement transmitted from the tilt axis 532 about axis 302 causes the lower housing 602 to rotate about axis 302 on the side of the actuator 402 opposite to the tilt axis 532. Two attachment points are used to connect the lower housing 602 to the actuator 402. The first attachment point is located between the tilt axis 532 and the mounting portion 608 of the lower housing 602, allowing the lower housing 602 to rotate about the fastener 702. The second attachment point is located between the housing frame 802 and the staggered hinge 506, via an intermediate connection formed by securing the lower housing 602 to the housing frame 802, allowing the housing frame 802 to rotate about the tail pin 510. These two attachment points and their rotational focus, namely the tail pin 510 and the fastener 702, are axially aligned with axis 302 to achieve smooth rotational movement. If the rotational focus is not aligned with the tilt axis 532 along axis 302, a torque caused by misalignment will exist, which will impede movement.

[0105] It should be noted that because the lower housing 602 is effectively attached to the actuator 402, the lower housing 602 will not fall off and come into contact with the mirror base 204. Any interaction or contact between the lower housing 602 and the mirror base 204 will inhibit the function of the actuator 402, which may result in costly redesign or replacement.

[0106] Furthermore, attaching the lower housing 602 to the actuator 402 in the manner described above causes the inner periphery of the hole 604 to remain abut against the outer surface of the shield 518. In this configuration, when the lower housing 602 moves by rotation of the tilting shaft 532, the edge of the hole 604 rotates around the shield 518 without colliding. This allows the actuator 402 to operate smoothly while maintaining a seal between the shield 518 and the hole 604 to prevent contaminant ingress. Further reference will now be made to... Figure 10A-10D Discuss the tilting operation of actuator 402.

[0107] Figure 10A The diagram illustrates a cross-section 1002 taken along the rearview devices 102 and 104, while Figure 10B -D illustrates a front view of a cross-section 1002 of the rearview devices 102, 104 according to various aspects of the present disclosure, wherein the lens portion 206 is in multiple nominal or tilted positions. (The preceding figures and...) Figure 10A The common elements between -D have already been described and will not be repeated here for the sake of brevity. It should be noted that... Figure 10A In -D, the tail pin 510, connector 512, and camera mount 514 have been removed to provide a clear view of the interaction between the interlaced hinge 506 of actuator 402 and the web 810 of the interlaced hinge 806 of housing frame 802.

[0108] like Figure 10BAs shown, when the lens section 206 is in the nominal position, there is a gap between the web plate 810 of the interlaced hinge 806 and the interlaced hinge 506 of the actuator 402. Figure 10C The diagram shows a view of the lens section 206 tilted upwards. When energized, the tilt axis 532 of the actuator 402 begins to rotate, which in turn rotates the lower housing 602, as it is rotatably locked to the tilt axis 532. Opposite to the tilt axis 532 is the tail pin 510, which provides a point around which the housing frame 802 can rotate. Figure 10C As shown, as the lens section tilts upward, the gap between the left side of the web 810 of the interlaced hinge 806 and the base of the interlaced hinge 506 begins to decrease. Once the lens section 206 is fully tilted upward, the tilted portion of the web 810 contacts the actuator 402 at the base of the interlaced hinge 506, as shown at point 1004. The geometry of the web 810 allows the tilted portion of the web 810 and the base of the interlaced hinge 506 to be flush when they contact each other. The contact between the web 810 and the base of the interlaced hinge 506 provides a hard stop for the actuator 402 and prevents the lens section 206 from tilting further upward.

[0109] Figure 10D The illustration shows a view of the lens section 206 when tilted downwards. When energized, the tilt axis 532 of the actuator 402 begins to move along the axis of the lens section 206 when tilted downwards. Figure 10C Rotating in the opposite direction, as shown, causes the lower housing 602 to rotate, as it is rotatably locked to the tilting shaft 532. Opposite to the tilting shaft 532 is the tail pin 510, which provides a point around which the housing frame 802 can rotate. Figure 10D As shown, as the lens portion 206 tilts downward, the gap between the right side of the web 810 of the interlaced hinge 806 and the base of the interlaced hinge 506 begins to decrease. Once fully tilted downward, the tilted portion of the web 810 contacts the actuator 402 at the base of the interlaced hinge 506, indicated by point 1006. The geometry of the web 810 allows the tilted portion of the web 810 and the base of the interlaced hinge 506 to be flush when they contact each other. The contact between the web 810 and the base of the interlaced hinge 506 provides a hard stop for the actuator 402 and prevents the lens portion 206 from tilting further downward.

[0110] In this way, the lens section 206 can be tilted using the actuator 402 while preventing any undesirable contact between the housing 802 and the actuator housings 502, 504. Furthermore, the tilting side of the web 810 of the housing 802 allows contact between the housing 802 and the actuator 402 to act as a hard stop mechanism to prevent excessive travel of the lens section 206 in the upward or downward direction during tilting operation. Additionally, the tilting operation can be performed using a single actuator that also provides an electrically operated folding mechanism.

[0111] In the preceding example variants, a two-part system comprising the lower housing and the housing frame is used with a single actuator to provide tilt and fold operation for the rearview device. However, in other variants, a tripod can be used, which will now be referenced. Figure 11-12B Describe it.

[0112] Figure 11 The illustration shows a tripod 1102 according to various aspects of this disclosure, which is an alternative to the bracket-type housing 802. As... Figure 11 As shown, the tripod 1102 includes a mounting part 1104, an interlocking hinge 1106, a hole 1108, a set of web plates 1110, a hole 1112, a mounting part 1114, and a hole 1116.

[0113] The common elements between the housing frame 802 and the tripod 1102 are functionally similar. The mounting portion 1104 provides an attachment mechanism to the lower housing portion 602; the staggered hinge 1106 engages with the opposing staggered hinge 506 of the actuator 402; the hole 1108 is axially aligned with axis 302 and accommodates the tail pin 510; and the web 1110 provides a clearance between the tripod 1102 and the base of the staggered hinge 506 of the actuator 402. The hole 1112 provides an opening so that the tail pin 510 can be inserted into the hole 1108.

[0114] Tripod 1102 also includes several elements that were attached to the lower housing 602 in previous variations, namely mounting portions 1114 and holes 1116. Mounting portions 1114 and holes 1116 are functionally similar to the corresponding elements of the lower housing 602. Figure 11 As shown, the mounting portion 1114 has an overall shape of a rectangular slot. The shape of the rectangular slot corresponds to the rectangular shape of the tilt shaft 532. During assembly, the tilt shaft 532 can be rotated until it aligns with the mounting portion 1114, such that once aligned, the tilt shaft 532 can be lifted and fitted into the mounting portion 1114, and then securely attached by inserting the fastener 702 through the hole 1116 and into the hole 538 of the tilt shaft 532. After alignment and fastening, the tilt shaft 532 and the tripod 1102 are rotationally locked, meaning that when the actuator 402 rotates the tilt shaft 532, the tripod 1102 will also rotate.

[0115] Now, we will refer to another source. Figure 12A -B Let's discuss the assembly of tripod 1102.

[0116] Figure 12A The illustration shows a tripod 1102 attached to a rearview mirror assembly according to various aspects of this disclosure. A mounting portion 1202 on the lower portion 602 of the housing provides mounting points corresponding to mounting portions 1104 of the tripod 1102. The mounting portion 1202 and... Figure 6The difference between the mounting parts 606 described herein is that the geometry of the mounting part 1202 has been modified so that it can be attached to the mounting part 1104 of the tripod 1102.

[0117] Figure 12B The illustration shows a tripod 1102 attached to a rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure. Once the tripod 1102 is attached to the actuator 402 and the lower housing 602, the system can be used as previously described. Figure 10A The operation is as described in -D. In short, on the first side, the tilt shaft 532 is inserted into the mounting portion 1114 of the tripod 1102 and held in place by the insertion of the fastener 702. On the side of the actuator 402 opposite to the tilt shaft 532, the tail pin 510 can be inserted into the holes 508 of the interlocking hinge 506 and 1108 of the interlocking hinge 1106. At this time, the mounting portion 1104 of the tripod 1102 can be secured to the mounting portion 1202 of the lower housing 602.

[0118] Once the tripod 1102 is installed, the actuator 402 can be operated to provide movement for the lens section 206. When the actuator 402 is energized, it can begin to rotate the tilt axis 532. Because the fasteners 702 and the tail pin 510 used to attach the tripod 1102 to the actuator 402 are axially aligned along axis 302, the rotational movement of the tilt axis 532 is transmitted to the lens section 206, causing it to rotate about axis 302 via the tripod 1102 and the lower housing 602. The geometry of the staggered hinges 506, 1106 of the actuator 402 and the tripod 1102 allows the tripod 1102 and the lower housing 602 to move undisturbed. When tilted upwards or downwards to the maximum design angle, one of the tilted sides of the web 1110 of the tripod hinge 1106 contacts the base of the actuator staggered hinge 506 to prevent further tilting of the lens section 206.

[0119] In the preceding embodiments, a two-part system comprising a lower housing and a housing frame or tripod was used with a single actuator to provide tilt and fold operations for the rearview device. However, in other variations, a framed housing frame 1302 may be used, which will now be referenced. Figure 13-14B Describe it.

[0120] Figure 13 The illustration shows a framed housing 1302 according to various aspects of the present disclosure, the framed housing 1302 including a mounting portion 1304, an interlaced hinge 1306, a hole 1308, a set of webs 1310, a hole 1312, a mounting portion 1314, a hole 1316, and a mounting portion 1318.

[0121] The common elements between the housing frame 802 and the frame-mounted housing frame 1302 are functionally similar. The mounting portion 1304 provides an attachment mechanism for the lower housing portion 602; the staggered hinge 1306 engages with the opposing staggered hinge 506 of the actuator 402; the hole 1308 is axially aligned with axis 302 and accommodates the tail pin 510; and the web 1310 provides space between the frame-mounted housing frame 1302 and the base of the staggered hinge 506 of the actuator 402. The hole 1312 provides an opening so that the tail pin 510 can be inserted into the hole 1308.

[0122] The frame-mounted housing 1302 also includes several elements, namely mounting portions 1314 and holes 1316, that are connected to the lower housing portion 602 in previous variations. Mounting portions 1314 and holes 1316 are functionally similar to the corresponding elements of the lower housing portion 602. Figure 13 As shown, the mounting portion 1314 has an overall shape of a rectangular slot. The shape of the rectangular slot corresponds to the rectangular shape of the tilt shaft 532. During assembly, the tilt shaft 532 can be rotated until it aligns with the mounting portion 1314, such that once aligned, the tilt shaft 532 can be lifted and fitted into the mounting portion 1314, and then securely attached by inserting fasteners 702 into holes 1316 and 538 of the tilt shaft 532. After alignment and fastening, the tilt shaft 532 and the frame housing 1302 become rotatably locked, meaning that when the actuator 402 rotates the tilt shaft 532, the frame housing 1302 will also rotate.

[0123] Now refer to another source Figure 14A -B Discuss the assembly of the framed housing 1302.

[0124] Figure 14A The illustration shows a framed housing 1302 attached to a rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure. In addition to mounting portion 1304, staggered hinge 1306, mounting portion 1314, hole 1316, mounting portion 1318, fastener 702, lower housing portion 602, tilting shaft 532, actuator 402, and axis 302, mounting portion 1402, frame-like backplate assembly 1404, and mounting portion 1406 are also shown. (The preceding figures and...) Figure 14A The common components between -B have already been described and will not be repeated here for the sake of brevity.

[0125] The mounting portion 1402 of the lower part 602 of the housing can provide a mounting point corresponding to the mounting portion 1304 of the frame-type housing frame 1302. The mounting portion 1402 and... Figure 6 The difference between the mounting parts 606 described herein is that the mounting part 1402 has been modified so that it can be attached to the mounting part 1304 of the frame-type housing 1302.

[0126] The back panel assembly 1404 provides or supports components that reflect the driver's field of vision from the rear of the vehicle 100 toward the vehicle 100. In this exemplary variant, the back panel assembly 1404 is provided as a complete assembly; in other variants, the back panel assembly 1404 may be provided as a frame or mounting portion, to which glass or reflective elements may be subsequently attached. The back panel assembly 1404 may also include a mounting portion 1406 that allows attachment to a mounting portion 1318 of a frame-type housing 1302.

[0127] Figure 14B The illustration shows a framed housing 1302 of a rearview device already attached to various aspects of this disclosure. (See illustration for further details.) Figure 14B As shown, once the framed housing 1302 is attached to the actuator 402 and the lower housing 602, the system can function as previously described. Figure 10A The operation is as described in -D. In short, the tilting shaft 532 is inserted into the mounting portion 1314 of the frame housing 1302 and then held in place by inserting fasteners 702. On the side of the actuator 402 opposite to the tilting shaft 532, a tail pin 510 can be inserted into holes 508 of the interlocking hinge 506 and holes 1308 of the interlocking hinge 1306. At this time, the mounting portion 1304 of the frame housing 1302 can be secured to the mounting portion 1402 of the lower housing 602. The backplate assembly 1404 can then be attached to the frame housing 1302 by securing the mounting portion 1406 to the mounting portion 1318.

[0128] Once the frame housing 1302 is installed, the actuator can be operated. When the actuator 402 is energized, it can begin to rotate the tilt axis. Because the fasteners 702 and the tail pin 510 used to attach the frame housing 1302 to the actuator 402 are axially aligned along axis 302, the rotational movement of the tilt axis 532 can be transmitted throughout the lens section 206, allowing it to rotate about axis 302 via the frame housing 1302 and the lower housing section 602. The geometry of the interlocking hinges 506, 1306 of both the actuator 402 and the frame housing 1302 allows the frame housing 1302 and the lower housing section 602 to move undisturbed. When tilted upwards or downwards to the maximum design angle, one of the surfaces of the tilted side of the web 1310 of the frame housing 1302 contacts the base of the actuator's interlocking hinge 506 to prevent further tilting of the lens section.

[0129] In a further embodiment, the rearview device having an actuator for mirror adjustment may be provided with a gasket to seal any gap between the shield 518 and the lower housing 602, now referring to Figure 15-24B Describe it.

[0130] Figure 15 The illustration shows a housing lower portion 1502 and a washer 1504 according to various aspects of the present disclosure. As shown, the housing lower portion 1502 includes a hole 1506, a guide 1508, at least one recess 1510, and attachment points 1512. The washer 1504 includes at least one protrusion 1514 and a seal 1516. The hole 1506 provides an opening through which a mirror base (not shown) can be connected to an actuator (not shown). Each attachment point 1512 provides a point through which a housing frame (not shown) can be attached to the housing lower portion 1502. The guide 1508 is disposed on the housing lower portion 1502, the curvature of which matches the curvature of the washer 1504. The washer 1504 can be mounted on the housing lower portion 1502 when at least one protrusion 1514 of the washer 1504 is aligned with at least one recess 1510 of the guide 1508. The guide 1508 and the insertion of at least one protrusion 1514 into at least one recess 1510 will secure the gasket 1504 in place relative to the lower part 1502 of the housing.

[0131] Gasket 1504 and seal 1516 are described as separate components; however, in this form, they are combined as a single component. During production, gasket 1504 and seal 1516 can be produced as a single component using a dual injection molding technique (2K or two-stage molding). 2K molding is a manufacturing process that can produce complex molded parts using two different materials in a single molding machine. In this embodiment, gasket 1504 is molded from PP-GF material; however, in other variations, gasket 1504 may be molded from ASA, ABS, PMMA, or any other material that can be molded as part of the 2K process. Similarly, in this embodiment, seal 1516 is molded from TPE material; however, in other variations, seal 1516 may be molded from silicone, PVC, or any other material that can be molded as part of the 2K process.

[0132] Figure 16 The illustration shows a bottom view of an actuator 1602 and a shield 1604 according to various aspects of this disclosure. The actuator 1602 includes an extension 1606 and at least one hole 1608, wherein in this embodiment, the at least one hole 1608 includes three holes. The shield 1604 includes a first protrusion 1610A and a second protrusion 1610B. The extension 1606 is accommodating within a recess of a base frame (not shown) having a corresponding geometry. The matching geometry ensures proper alignment between the actuator 1602 and the mirror base. The at least one hole 1608 is accommodating a fastener (not shown) for securing the actuator 1602 to the base frame of the rearview device. The shield 1604 is as described above... Figure 5AThe actuator 1602 is attached as described in section -B, which will not be repeated here for the sake of brevity. When the actuator 1602 is arranged on the lower part 1502 of the housing, the protrusions 1610A and 1610B extend through... Figure 15 Hole 1506 in the lower part of the outer casing 1502.

[0133] In this embodiment, the shield 1604 is molded from PBT-GF material; however, in other variations, the shield 1604 may be molded from ASA, ABS, PMMA, or any other moldable material.

[0134] Figure 17A The illustration shows a top view of an actuator 1602 fixed to the lower portion 1502 of the housing according to various aspects of this disclosure, while Figure 17B The diagram shows its bottom view. (See figure.) Figure 17A As shown, the housing 1702 has a first attachment element, which is attachment point 1704 in this variant, and a second attachment element, which is attachment point 1706 in this variant. The housing 1702 is attached to the actuator 1602 via attachment points 1704 and 1706, wherein the first attachment point 1704 is attached to the tilting shaft 532 of the actuator as explained with respect to FIG. 5, and the attachment point 1706 is attached to the staggered hinge 506 as explained with respect to FIG. 5. As described above with respect to FIG. 5-14B, the housing 1702 is attached to the actuator 1602 via the first attachment point 1704 and the second attachment point 1706; for the sake of brevity, the details of these methods will not be discussed here.

[0135] The actuator 1602 is then positioned on the lower housing portion 1502 such that the shield 1604 abuts the seal 1516 of the gasket 1504. Once the shield 1604 abuts the seal 1516 (not shown), the housing frame 1702 can be attached to the lower housing portion 1502 via mounting point 1708. Since the housing frame 1702 is attached to the actuator 1602, the actuator 1602 is also coupled to the lower housing portion 1502 as the housing frame 1702 is further secured to it, thereby maintaining the abutment of the shield 1604 with the seal 1516 of the gasket 1504. The abutment between the shield 1604 and the seal 1516 seals and prevents contaminants such as water, dust, salt, or other fluids or debris from entering the lens portion.

[0136] refer to Figure 17B As can be seen, when the actuator 1602 is attached to the lower portion 1502 of the housing, the first protrusion 1610A and the second protrusion 1610B extend through the hole 1506 in the lower portion 1502 of the housing. Furthermore, the extension 1606 of the shield 1604 and at least one hole 1608 can be accessed through the hole 1506 in the lower portion 1502 to be attached to the mirror base (not shown).

[0137] In this embodiment, the housing 1604 abuts the seal 1516 of the gasket 1504. As described above with respect to Figures 2-14B, the actuator 1602 is capable of rotating the lower housing 1502 along two separate axes, which in this embodiment are also axes 202 and 302. During rotation about axis 202, both the housing 1604 and the lower housing 1502 rotate simultaneously with the actuator 1602. During rotation about axis 202, there is no relative movement between the housing 1604 and the lower housing 1502, or between the housing 1604 and the seal 1516 and the gasket 1504.

[0138] During rotation of the lower housing portion 1502 about axis 302, the shield 1604 remains stationary because it is fixedly attached to the actuator 1602. As the lower housing portion 1502 rotates, the gasket 1504 also rotates, causing the seal 1516 to move across the surface of the shield 1604. Because the seal 1516 and the shield 1604 are adjacent, the materials selected for the seal 1516 and the shield 1604 affect the ability of the lower housing portion 1502 to rotate about axis 302 by the actuator 1602. The materials of the shield 1604 and the seal 1516 can be selected to increase or decrease the ability of the actuator 1602 to rotate the lower housing portion 1502 about axis 302.

[0139] Furthermore, requirements from the manufacturer or customer regarding the surface of the cover 1604 may result in materials that are unsuitable for the actuator 1602. These surface requirements can be met without compromising the integrity or functionality of the actuator 1602 by separating the cover 1604 from the actuator 1602.

[0140] Now refer to Figure 18-20 Describes the attachment of actuator 1602 to the mirror base.

[0141] Figure 18The illustration shows a mirror base with a base frame 1802 according to various aspects of the present disclosure. As shown, the base frame 1802 includes one or more recesses 1804, at least one hole 1806, and a protrusion 1808. Each recess 1804 has a profile that matches the profile of an extension 1606 of the actuator 1602, such that when the actuator 1602 is arranged on the base frame 1802, the matching profile facilitates alignment of at least one hole 1806, wherein in this embodiment, at least one hole 1806 includes three holes in the base frame 1802 that match the hole 1608 of the actuator 1602. The alignment between the holes 1806, 1608 allows for the insertion of fasteners to securely attach the actuator 1602 to the base frame 1802. In this embodiment, the fastener for securely attaching the actuator 1602 to the base frame 1802 is a bolt (not shown). However, in other variations, the fasteners used may be pins, welds, clips, or any other fasteners or fastening methods that can securely attach the actuator 1602 to the base frame 1802. A hole 1810 is provided on the base frame 1802 as an attachment point for a fracture-face washer (not shown).

[0142] Figure 19 The illustration shows a front view of an actuator 1602 attached to a base frame 1802 in its nominal position according to various aspects of this disclosure. (See illustration for further details.) Figure 19 As shown, the base frame 1802 is provided with a fracture-face washer 1902. The fracture-face washer 1902 includes a fastener 1904, which, in this example variant, is a clip inserted into a hole 1810 in the base frame 1802. The fastener 1904 inserted into the hole 1810 securely holds the fracture-face washer 1902 to the base frame 1802. When the actuator 1602 is attached to the base frame 1802, the fracture-face washer 1902 abuts against the shield 1604 to seal the gap between the base frame 1802 and the actuator 1602. Furthermore, the housing frame 1702 is coupled to the actuator 1602 and the lower housing portion 1502 such that the shield 1604 abuts against the seal 1516 of the washer 1504. Furthermore, the actuator 1602 has been attached to the base frame 1802 by first aligning the extension 1606 of the actuator 1602 with the notch 1804 of the base frame 1802. Once aligned, a fastener (not shown) is inserted through at least one hole 1806 and into at least one hole 1608 to securely attach the actuator 1602 to the base frame 1802.

[0143] Incorporating the washer 1504 and the fracture-face washer 1902 into the rearview device using the actuator 1602 increases the vibration frequency of the rearview device. Without the washer 1504 or the fracture-face washer 1902, the only support between the base frame 1802 and the actuator 1602 would be located between the extension 1606 of the actuator 1602 and the recess 1804 of the base frame 1802. Fasteners would be additionally inserted through at least one hole 1806 in the base frame 1802 and into at least one hole 1608 in the actuator 1602 to secure the actuator 1602 to the base frame 1802. The arrangement of the extension 1606 and the recess 1804, and the insertion of fasteners into at least one hole 1608 and at least one hole 1806, would primarily provide support along axis 202, while providing very little structural support along axis 302.

[0144] The abutment between the shield 1604 and the fracture surface gasket 1902, and the abutment between the shield 1604 and the seal 1516 of the gasket 1504, provide additional support along axis 202 and axis 302. This additional support along axis 302 reduces the vibration amplitude of the lower housing 1502 and any other elements attached to the lower housing 1502, which in this embodiment includes a specular reflective element (not shown).

[0145] Figure 20 The diagram shows... Figure 19 The assembly was modified, but the fracture surface washer 1902 was removed for clarity. When the actuator 1602 is fixedly attached to the base frame 1802, protrusions 1610A and 1610B (not shown) of the cover 1604 extend through the lower part 1502 of the housing toward the base frame 1802 until they are in the same plane as protrusion 1808. Because protrusions 1610A, 1610B, and 1808 are in the same plane, they can interact with each other to prevent the lens section from continuing to travel due to impact during rotation. Reference will now be made to further details. Figures 21A-22B Protrusions 1610A, 1610B, and 1808 are discussed as hard stops during an impact to prevent rotation.

[0146] Figure 21A The illustration shows a front view of a shield 1604 impacting a hard stop in the rearward direction according to various aspects of this disclosure. Figure 21B The illustration shows a side view of a shield impacting a hard stop in a rearward direction according to various aspects of this disclosure. For clarity, [the image is cut off]. Figure 21A -B removed the fracture surface washer 1902.

[0147] like Figure 21AAs shown in Figure -B, when a force is applied to a portion of the lens assembly (represented in this example by the lower housing portion 1502), the applied force causes the entire lens assembly to rotate. In this embodiment, the force applied to the lower housing portion 1502 causes the lens assembly to rotate toward the rear of the vehicle to which it is mounted. Since the actuator 1602, the shield 1604, and the housing frame 1702 are fixedly attached to the lower housing portion 1502, they will rotate as the lower housing portion 1502 rotates. The lower housing portion 1502 will continue to rotate until a protrusion 1610A of the shield 1604 abuts a protrusion 1808 of the base frame 1802. The abutment between protrusions 1610A and 1808 acts as a hard stop to prevent further rotation of the lower housing portion 1502.

[0148] Figure 22A The illustration shows a front view of a shield 1604 impacting a hard stop in the forward direction according to various aspects of this disclosure. Figure 22B The illustration shows a side view of a shield 1604 impacting a hard stop in the forward direction according to various aspects of this disclosure. For clarity, [the image is cut off]. Figure 22A -B removed the fracture surface washer 1902. Similar to the above. Figure 21A -B, When a force is applied to a portion of the lens section, the applied force causes the entire lens section to rotate. In this embodiment, the force applied to the lower housing 1502 causes the lens section to rotate toward the front of the vehicle to which it is mounted. Since the actuator 1602, the shield 1604, and the housing frame 1702 are fixedly attached to the lower housing 1502, they will rotate with the rotation of the lower housing 1502 until the protrusion 1610B of the shield 1604 abuts the protrusion 1808 of the base frame 1802. The abutment between the protrusions 1610B and 1808 acts as a hard stop to prevent further rotation of the lower housing 1502.

[0149] The operation of actuator 1602 moving the lens section along two different axes is related to the above. Figure 2A-14B The operation of actuator 402 discussed earlier is the same. Actuator 1602 can adjust the lens section along two separate axes to perform tilting and folding functions. In this embodiment, actuator 1602 performs a folding function about axis 202 and a tilting function about axis 302. Protrusion 1808 is disposed on base frame 1802 and fixed in place relative to axes 202 and 302, while protrusions 1610A and 160B of shield 1604 are fixed only along axis 302. Therefore, when actuator 1602 begins to rotate, shield protrusions 1610A and 1610B also rotate. Actuator 1602 will continue to rotate until there is flush contact between protrusion 1610A or protrusion 1610B and protrusion 1808.

[0150] If protrusions 1610A and 1610B are not fixed along axis 302, either protrusion 1610A or protrusion 1610B can rotate along axis 302 such that they no longer make flush contact with protrusion 1808 during rotation about axis 202. As an example, if protrusion 1610A is removed from the housing 1604 and positioned on the lower housing 1502 such that it can contact protrusion 1808, any rotation of the lower housing 1502 about axis 302 when it rotates about axis 202 will result in non-flush contact between protrusions 1610A and 1808. Non-flush contact between protrusions 1610A and 1808 may cause damage to either part, such as increased wear or shortened lifespan, and may cause damage to other parts of the rearview device due to the lack of a hard stop function.

[0151] like Figures 21A-22B As shown, protrusions 1610A and 1610B are arranged on the cover 1604 such that they act as rigid stops in either a first or second direction. In this embodiment, the first direction faces the rear of the vehicle, while the second direction faces the front of the vehicle. Furthermore, in this embodiment, protrusions 1610A and 1610B are arranged on the cover 1604 such that they contact protrusion 1808 after a 70-degree rotation. After rotating 70 degrees from the nominal position in either a rearward or forward direction, protrusion 1610A or protrusion 1610B will contact protrusion 1808 to prevent further rotation. However, different rotation angles may be required depending on the manufacturer or customer. Furthermore, in this embodiment, different covers can be attached to actuators having protrusions 1610A and 1610B arranged in different positions, such that protrusion 1610A contacts protrusion 1808 after rotating 80 degrees in the rearward direction, while protrusion 1610B contacts protrusion 1808 after rotating 60 degrees in the forward direction. Covers with protrusions 1610A and 1610B arranged to act as hard stops after any angle that the customer may require can be manufactured. In this way, a single actuator can be used for all rearview devices, while only the cover needs to be replaced to provide rearview devices with different maximum rotation degrees.

[0152] Figure 23 The illustration shows a base cover for a rearview device according to various aspects of the present disclosure, wherein an upper base cover 2302 and a lower base cover 2304 are attached to a base frame 1802. When attached to the base frame 1802, the upper edges of the upper base cover 2302 and the lower base cover 2304 abut against a fracture surface gasket 1902, thereby forming a seal to prevent intruding particles or contaminants from entering the rearview device through the gap between the fracture surface gasket 1902 and the base frame 1802.

[0153] In the preceding embodiments, a shield for use with the actuator was provided, wherein the shield was fixedly attached to the actuator. In this arrangement, the shield travels with the actuator; however, in other variations, a stationary shield that is not attached to the actuator may be provided. Reference will now be made to... Figure 24A / B Discuss static shield 2402.

[0154] Figure 24A The illustration shows a static shield 2402 for a rearview device according to various aspects of this disclosure. For example... Figure 24A As shown, the base frame 1802 is provided with a protective cover 2402. The protective cover 2402 is clamped between the base frame 1802 and the shaft 2410 of the actuator 2408 (as shown at point 2404). Once clamped between the base frame 1802 and the shaft 2410, a fastener 2412 can be inserted through the base frame 1802 into the shaft 2410 to secure the protective cover 2402 and the shaft 2410 to the base frame 1802. With the protective cover 2402 in place, a seal is formed between the protective cover 2402 and the base cover 2414, and between the protective cover 2402 and the lens portion 2406, preventing contaminants such as water, dust, salt, or other intrusive liquids or debris from entering the lens portion 2406.

[0155] During operation, actuator 2408 can cause lens portion 2406 to rotate as about Figure 1-14B The described axis 202 or axis 302 rotates. During rotation about axis 202, the lens portion 2406 now rotates relative to the housing 2402. Since the lens portion 2406 is rotating about axis 202 and the housing 2402 remains stationary, the lens portion 2406 will contact the housing 2402 at contact point 2416 around the periphery of the housing 2402.

[0156] Figure 24B The illustration shows the rotation of the lens portion 2406 about a static housing 2402 according to various aspects of this disclosure. During operation, an actuator 2408 may be needed to rotate the lens portion 2406 about an axis 302 as described above with respect to 1-14B. The operation of rotating the lens portion 2406 about axis 302 is the same whether a static housing or a housing attached to the actuator is used. When the lens portion 2406 rotates about axis 302, the lower portions 602 and 1502 of the housing of the lens portion 2406 extend upward through one side of the housing 2402 and downward through the opposite side of the housing 2402. During rotation about axis 302, the lens portion 2406 remains in contact as shown by contact points 2416 around the periphery of the housing 2402.

[0157] Figure 25A , 25BAn alternative hinge 3506 provided by the upper housing 3502 of the actuator 3408 is illustrated, along with its shaft 3410. The hinge 3506 includes two recesses 3503, 3504 located on either side of the protrusion 3505 and is arranged between two walls of the upper housing 3502, wherein the walls and the protrusion 3505 act as the aforementioned web. However, to facilitate the insertion of the tail pin 3510, the upper housing 3502 provides a single opening 3508 for inserting the tail pin 3510, such that the inclined support surface 3511 of the tail pin 3510 is supported by the protrusion 3505, while the screw region 3512 of the tail pin 3510 is adapted to be screwed into another opening 3509 of the upper housing 3502, which is provided with internal threads. This configuration not only facilitates the insertion of the tail pin 3510 but also provides sufficient connection strength by utilizing the screw region 3512.

[0158] Figure 26A , 26B It shows Figure 25A , 25B An alternative is described. Specifically, an upper housing 4502 with two walls is seen, the first wall having an opening 4508, and the second wall having an opening 4509 with internal threads. The two walls of the upper housing 4502 are arranged to leave a recess 4503 between them. A tail pin 4510 is adapted to be inserted into the opening 4508 with an inclined support surface 4511, and into the opening 4509 with a screw area 4512. A hinge 4506 with two walls and a recess 4508 acts as a hinge with the aforementioned web.

[0159] Use about Figures 25A-26B The two alternative structures of the hinges 3506 and 4506 formed by the upper housings 3502 and 4502 of the actuator 3408 discussed herein are for the purpose of... Figure 5A-24B The embodiment shown interacts with complementary hinges provided by the housing frame (not shown) in a manner similar to that described, with the number of blades in the staggered hinges reduced to some extent for the benefit of the assembly process. Therefore, each of hinges 3506, 4506 still functions as a staggered hinge that allows tilting, while also providing, as described regarding... Figure 10A-10D The rigid stop has been described in detail. The number of hinge blades can vary by controlling the tilt range through the notches between adjacent blades and the extensions of the blades. Although, for example... Figure 5A The illustration shows three blades of hinge 506, in which the extension toward the edge of the upper actuator housing 502 is reduced, resulting in an inclined surface in which three slotted notches are formed between the three blades, for example, Figure 26AA blade of hinge 4506 is shown, which provides a notch 4503 sufficient to fulfill the aforementioned function of controlling the tilt range. The selection of the number of blades, as well as the distance between adjacent blades of the notch and the height of the blades, depend on the desired tilt range.

[0160] Figure 27 An alternative tilting shaft 5320 with a center hole 5380 is shown for insertion of a fastener (not shown) as described with respect to the above embodiments. The tilting shaft 5320 is particularly similar to... Figure 5B The difference between the tilting shafts 532 shown is their geometry, particularly their cross-section. The tilting shaft 5320 is generally T-shaped, having a tapered portion 5321 and a circular portion 5322. This geometry ensures secure attachment to and easy insertion into a corresponding mounting portion provided by the lower housing (not shown) or the housing frame (not shown). The mounting portion may be in the form of a groove with a geometry complementary to that of the tilting shaft 5320.

[0161] Rearview devices 102 and 104 may include desired elements not shown in the figures. These desired elements may include camera modules, indicator light modules, light modules, blind side detection modules, blind side indicators, multi-function light modules, exterior light modules, interior light modules, headlights, taillights, fog lights, brake lights, accelerator lights, turn signals, marker lights, front area lights, ground lights, puddle lights, strobe lights, navigation lights, position lights, hazard lights, spotlights, green lights, red lights, warning lights, turn signal light modules, approach lights, searchlights, information lights, displays, antennas, and / or any combination thereof. Some desired elements may also be integrated such that they operate behind or through a coating such as a partially transparent chrome-based coating. Examples of partially transparent chromium-based coatings for polymer substrates are described in U.S. Patent Application No. 14 / 936,024, entitled “COATED POLYMERIC SUBSTRATES,” filed November 9, 2015, and U.S. Patent Application No. 15 / 124,310, entitled “DECORATIVE COATINGS FOR PLASTIC SUBSTRATE,” filed October 20, 2015, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0162] Some desired elements may provide indication signals to the driver of a vehicle equipped with one of rearview devices 102 or 104. Examples of providing indication signals to the driver are described in U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 522,074, filed July 25, 2019, entitled “AUTOMOBILE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORBLIND SPOT WARNING INDICATION DEVICE” and U.S. Patent Application No. 15 / 000,733, filed January 19, 2016, entitled “LIGHT GUIDING DEVICE”, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0163] In summary, traditional rearview devices provide actuation of components along multiple axes. To achieve actuation along multiple axes, auxiliary actuators are used, which increases engineering and assembly complexity and assembly costs.

[0164] Various aspects of this disclosure provide a system for forming a seal between an actuator and a lens portion using gaskets, seals, and a shield. The seal prevents contaminants such as water, dust, salt, or other fluids or debris from entering the lens portion. Attaching the lens portion to a lens base with gaskets creates another seal between the lens base and the shield, preventing contaminants such as water, dust, salt, or other fluids or debris from entering the lens portion.

[0165] For purposes of illustration and description, various variations of the foregoing description have been presented. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit this disclosure to the precise form disclosed; many modifications and variations can obviously be made in accordance with the foregoing teachings. As stated above, the exemplary variations were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of this disclosure and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to best utilize this disclosure with various variations and modifications suitable for the particular intended use.

[0166] List of reference numerals

[0167] 100 vehicles

[0168] 102 Rearview Device

[0169] 104 Rearview Device

[0170] 202 axis

[0171] 204 mirror base

[0172] 206 Lens Section

[0173] 208 Line

[0174] 302 axis

[0175] 304 line

[0176] 402 actuator

[0177] 502 Upper Housing

[0178] 504 lower housing

[0179] 506 staggered hinge

[0180] 508 holes

[0181] 510 end-of-line sales

[0182] 512 connector

[0183] 514 Camera Installation Department

[0184] 516 Fasteners

[0185] 518 Protective Shield / Spherical Seat

[0186] 520 protrusion

[0187] 522 Guide

[0188] 524 Clips

[0189] 526 Guide

[0190] 528 Fasteners

[0191] 530 holes

[0192] 532 tilt axis

[0193] 534 legs

[0194] 536 holes

[0195] 538 holes

[0196] 602 lower part of the outer casing

[0197] 604 holes

[0198] 606 First Installation Department

[0199] 608 Second Installation Department

[0200] 610 holes

[0201] 702 Fasteners

[0202] 802 Frame

[0203] 804 Installation Department

[0204] 806 staggered hinge

[0205] 808 holes

[0206] 810 web

[0207] 1102 cross section AA

[0208] 1104 points

[0209] 1106 points

[0210] 1102 Tripod

[0211] 1104 Installation Department

[0212] 1106 staggered hinge

[0213] 1108 holes

[0214] 1110 web

[0215] 1112 holes

[0216] 1114 Installation Department

[0217] 1116 holes

[0218] 1202 Installation Department

[0219] 1302 Edge-fitted Housing Frame

[0220] 1304 Installation Department

[0221] 1306 staggered hinge

[0222] 1308 holes

[0223] 1310 web

[0224] 1312 holes

[0225] 1314 Installation Department

[0226] 1316 holes

[0227] 1318 Installation Department

[0228] 1402 Installation Department

[0229] 1404 backplate assembly

[0230] Installation Department 1406

[0231] 1502 lower casing

[0232] 1504 Washer

[0233] 1506 holes

[0234] 1508 guide component 1510

[0235] 1510 At least one notch

[0236] 1512 Attachment Point

[0237] 1514 At least one protrusion

[0238] 1516 seal

[0239] 1602 actuator

[0240] 1604 protective shield

[0241] 1606 Extension

[0242] 1608 at least one hole

[0243] 1610A protrusion

[0244] 1610B protrusion

[0245] 1702 Casing Bracket

[0246] 1704 Attachment Point

[0247] 1706 Attachment Point

[0248] Installation point 1708

[0249] 1802 base frame

[0250] 1804 notch

[0251] 1806 at least one hole

[0252] 1808 protrusion

[0253] 1810 holes

[0254] 1902 fracture surface washer

[0255] 1904 clip

[0256] 2302 Upper Base Cover

[0257] 2304 Lower Base Cover

[0258] 2402 shield

[0259] 2404 contact point

[0260] 2406 Lens Department

[0261] 2408 actuator

[0262] 2410 axis

[0263] 2412 Fasteners

[0264] 2414 base cover

[0265] 2416 contact point

[0266] 3408 actuator

[0267] 3410 axis

[0268] 3502 Upper Housing

[0269] 3503 notch

[0270] 3504 notch

[0271] 3505 protrusion

[0272] 3506 hinge

[0273] 3508 opening

[0274] 3509 threaded opening

[0275] 3510 end-of-line sales

[0276] 3511 Inclined bearing surface

[0277] 3512 screw area

[0278] 4502 Upper Housing

[0279] 4503 notch

[0280] 4506 hinge

[0281] 4508 opening

[0282] 4509 threaded opening

[0283] 4510 end-of-line sales

[0284] 4511 Inclined bearing surface

[0285] 4512 screw area

[0286] 5320 tilt axis

[0287] 5380 holes

[0288] 5321 Conical section

[0289] 5322 circular part

Claims

1. A rearview device (102, 104) for a vehicle (100), the rearview device (102, 104) comprising: • Base (204, 1802, 2302, 2304), which can be mounted to the side of vehicle (100), wherein the base (204, 1802, 2302, 2304) has a first attachment end disposed on the side of vehicle (100) and a second attachment end disposed opposite to the first attachment end; • A head (206, 2406) for supporting at least one device for providing rearward visibility to the driver of the vehicle (100) and disposed at the second attachment end of the base (204, 1802, 2302, 2304), wherein the head (206, 2406) includes a hole (536) through which the base (204, 1802, 2302, 2304) can be accessed. • Actuators (402, 1602, 2408, 3408) include a foot (534) to be attached to a base (204, 1802, 2302, 2304) and / or at least one extension (1606), a first attachment such as a protrusion (520), a tilting shaft (532, 5320), and a hinge (506, 3506, 4506). • A shield (518, 1604, 2402) includes a second attachment, such as a clip (524) or a protrusion (1610A, 1610B), which can be attached to the first attachment of an actuator (402, 1602, 2408, 3408) to securely attach the shield (518, 1604, 2402) to the actuator (402, 1602, 2408). • The lower part of the housing (602, 1502), in which the actuators (402, 1602, 2408, 3408) are supported on the lower part of the housing (602, 1502) by means of a protective cover (518, 1604, 2402); and • The outer casing frame (802, 1102, 1302, 1702) is mounted on the lower part of the outer casing (602, 1502); -The tilting shafts (532, 5320) of the actuators (402, 1602, 2408, 3408) are fixedly attached to the lower housing (602) and / or the housing frame (802, 1102, 1302, 1702), such that when the tilting shafts (532, 5320) rotate, the lower housing (602, 1502) and the housing frame (802, 1102, 1302, 1702) also rotate, thereby causing the head (206, 2406) to rotate, and / or -The hinges (506, 3506, 4506) of the actuators (402, 3408) can be engaged by complementary hinges (806, 1106, 1306) provided by the housing frame (802, 1102, 1302), and / or - The lower portion of the housing (602, 1502) is provided with an opening (604, 1506) that provides space for the foot (534) or at least one extension (1606) of the actuator (402, 1602, 2408, 3408), which can have a geometry complementary to the geometry of the shield (518, 1604) such that when the lower portion of the housing (602, 1502) moves, the edge of the opening (604, 1506) can rotate around the shield (518, 1604) while maintaining contact between the opening (604, 1506) and the shield (518, 1604) to seal the gap between the actuator (402, 1602) and the lower portion of the housing (602, 1502). in • The hinges (506, 3506, 4506) of the actuators (402, 1602, 2408, 3408) provide at least one recess (3503, 3504, 4503) that can accommodate at least one extension of the hinges (806, 1106, 1306) of the housing frame (802, 1102, 1302), and / or • The hinges (506, 3506, 4506) of the actuators (402, 1602, 2408, 3408) provide at least one protrusion (3505) that can be inserted into at least one recess of the hinges (806, 1106, 1306) of the housing frame (802, 1102, 1302), and / or • The hinges (506, 3506, 4506) of the actuators (402, 3408) are staggered hinges with webs, and the hinges (806, 1106, 1306) of the housing frames (802, 1102, 1302) are staggered hinges with webs (810, 1110, 1310).

2. The rearview device according to claim 1, wherein • The lower housing portion (602, 1502) includes at least one first mounting portion (606) that provides a mounting or attachment point (1512) for mounting the housing frame (802, 1702) to the lower housing portion (602, 1502) via one or more first mounting portions (804) of the housing frame (802, 1702), and / or • The lower housing portion (602) includes at least one second mounting portion (608) that provides a mounting point for mounting the tilting shaft (532, 5320) of the actuator (402, 1602, 2408, 3408) to the lower housing portion (602) via at least one fastener (702) through holes (538, 5380) of the tilting shaft (532, 5320).

3. The rearview device according to claim 2, wherein... • The geometry of the tilting shafts (532, 5320) corresponds to the geometry of the second mounting portion (608) of the lower part (602) of the housing, such that the tilting shafts (532, 5320) can be fitted into the second mounting portion (608), and / or • The fastener (702) can be inserted into the tilting shaft (532) through the hole (610) in the second mounting part (608) for fastening the attachment of the tilting shaft (532) to the lower part of the housing (602), and / or • A first attachment point is provided between the tilting shaft (532) and the second mounting portion (608) of the lower housing (602), which enables the lower housing (602) to rotate around the fastener (702).

4. The rearview device according to claim 1, wherein • The lower housing portion (602) includes at least one first mounting portion (1202, 1402) that provides a mounting point for mounting the housing frame (1102, 1302) to the lower housing portion (602) via one or more first mounting portions (1104, 1304) of the housing frame (1102, 1302), and / or • The housing frame (1102, 1302, 1702) includes at least one second mounting portion (1114, 1314) which provides a mounting or attachment point (1704) for mounting the tilting shaft (532, 5320) of the actuator (402) to the housing frame (1102, 1302, 1702) by at least one fastener (702) through holes (538, 5380) of the tilting shaft (532, 5320).

5. The rearview device according to claim 4, wherein... • The geometry of the tilting shafts (532, 5320) corresponds to the geometry of the second mounting portion (1114, 1314) of the housing frame (1102, 1302, 1702), such that the tilting shafts (532, 5320) can be fitted into the second mounting portion (1114, 1314) of the housing frame, and / or • Fasteners (702) can be inserted into tilting shafts (532, 5320) through holes (1116, 1314) in the second mounting portions (1114, 1314) of the housing frame, for securing attachments of tilting shafts (532, 5320) to the housing frame (1102, 1302, 1702), and / or • A first attachment point is provided between the tilting shaft (532, 5320) and the second mounting portion (1114, 1314) of the housing frame (1102, 1302, 1702), which allows the housing frame (1102, 1302, 1702) to rotate around the fastener (702).

6. The rearview device according to claim 3, wherein the geometry of the tilting shaft (532, 5320) is rectangular, trapezoidal, conical and / or T-shaped, wherein the T-shaped tilting shaft (5320) has a conical portion (5321) and a circular portion (5322).

7. The rearview device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the housing frame (802, 1102) is retractable onto the lower portion (602) of the housing, such that... • Each first mounting portion (606, 1402) of the lower housing (602) and a first mounting portion (804, 1114, 1304) of the housing frame (802, 1102, 1302) are aligned for attachment, and / or • The hinges (806, 1106, 1306) of the housing frame (802, 1102, 1302) engage with the hinges (506, 3506, 4506) of the actuator (402), and / or • At least one hole (808, 1108, 1308) of the hinge (806, 1106, 1306) of the housing frame (802, 1102, 1302) is axially aligned with at least one hole (508, 3508, 4508) of the hinge (506, 3506, 4506) of the actuator (402, 1602, 2408, 3408), which allows for the insertion of the tail pin (510, 3510, 4510), and / or • A second attachment point is provided between the housing frame (802, 1102, 1302) and the hinge (506, 3506, 4506) of the actuator (402) via an intermediate connection formed by fixing the lower part of the housing (602) to the housing frame (802, 1102, 1302).

8. The rearview device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the lower housing portion (602) and / or the housing frame (802, 1102, 1302) can at least partially provide mounting points for at least one of the mirror assembly, back panel, frame, camera, mirror cover, light module, multi-function light, turn signal, optical module and / or antenna.

9. The rearview device according to claim 7, wherein the head (206, 2406) is rotatable about an inclined axis (302) and the head (206, 2406) is rotatable about a folding axis (202), wherein both rotations are driven by actuators (402, 1602, 2408).

10. The rearview device according to claim 9, wherein the tail pin (510, 3510, 4510) and the fastener (702) are axially aligned with the tilt axis (302), and the shaft (2410) of the actuator (2408) is axially aligned with the folding axis (202).

11. The rearview device according to claim 1, wherein The hinges (506, 3506, 4506) of the actuators (402, 1602, 2408, 3408) and / or the hinges (806, 1106, 1306) of the housing frame (802, 1102, 1302) include at least one protrusion (3503) or web (810, 1110, 1310) that provide a stop point (1004, 1006) for the actuators (402, 1602, 2408, 3408) to prevent the lens portion (206, 2406) from tilting further upward and / or downward, and / or • The at least one notch (3503, 3504, 4503) and / or the at least one protrusion (3503) or web (810, 1110, 1310) can provide a gap between the housing (802, 1102, 1302) and the actuator (402, 1602, 2408, 3408) during operation of the actuator (402, 1602, 2408, 3408).

12. The rearview device according to claim 1 or 11, wherein the interlaced hinges (506, 3506, 4506, 806, 1106, 1306) determine the tilt range by the number of protruding blades, the distance between adjacent blades of the notch (3503, 3504, 4503), and / or the height of the blades.

13. The rearview device according to claim 7, wherein the tail pin (3510, 4510) includes an inclined support surface (3511, 4511) and a screw area (3512, 4512) that can be screwed into an opening (3509, 3509) of the actuator (3408).

14. The rearview device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the shield (1604) has at least one protrusion (1610A, 1610B) extending through the lower portion (1502) of the housing toward a base frame (1802) of the base, and the base frame (1802) has at least one protrusion (1808), the protrusions (1610A, 1610B, 1808) of the shield (1604) and the base frame (1802) being arranged in the same plane such that they can interact to provide a stop point for stopping the rotation of the head (206, 2406) during a collision with an obstacle.

15. The rearview device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein • The base frame (1802) of the base is provided with at least one hole (1806) that can accommodate a second fastener (2412) for securing the actuator (1602, 2408) to the base frame (1802), and / or • The base frame (1802) of the base is provided with at least one notch (1804) which can accommodate at least one extension (1606) of the actuator (1602).

16. The rearview device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: • First gasket (1504), used to seal the gap between the shield (518) and the lower part of the housing (602), and / or • The second washer (1902), which is in the form of a fractured face washer, is used to seal the gap between the base frame (1802) of the base and the actuator (1602).

17. The rearview device according to claim 16, wherein • The first washer (1504) includes at least one protrusion (1514) and a first seal (1516), and / or • The first gasket (1504) is formed as a single element with the first seal (1516) by a 2K molding process.

18. The rearview device of claim 17, wherein the housing lower portion (1502) comprises: A hole (1506) that provides an opening through which the base frame (1802) can be connected to the actuator (1602); and a guide (1508) having a curvature matching that of the washer (1504) and having at least one notch (1510). Such that when the at least one protrusion (1514) of the washer (1504) is aligned with the at least one recess (1510) of the guide (1508), the washer (1504) can be secured to the lower part (1502) of the housing by inserting the at least one protrusion (1514) into the at least one recess (1510).

19. The rearview device according to claim 17 or 18, wherein • The actuator (1602) is arranged on the lower part of the housing (1502) such that the shield (1604) abuts the first seal (1516), and / or • The housing frame (1702) is attached to the lower housing (1502) and the actuator (1602) such that the actuator (1602) is coupled to the lower housing (1502) and the shield (1604) remains adjacent to the first seal (1516).

20. The rearview device according to any one of claims 16 to 19, wherein the second washer (1902) includes a third fastener (1904) for securely fastening the second washer (1902) to the base frame (1802), the third fastener (1904) being insertable into a hole (1810) in the base frame (1802).

21. The rearview device according to claim 20, wherein when the actuator (1602) is attached to the base frame (1802), the second washer (1902) abuts the cover (1604).

22. The rearview device according to any one of claims 17 to 21, wherein the base includes an upper base cover (2302) and a lower base cover (2304), and when the upper base cover (2302) and the lower base cover (2304) are attached to the base frame (1802), the upper base cover (2302) and the lower base cover (2304) abut against a second gasket (1902) to form a second seal.

23. The rearview device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the actuator (402) comprises an upper housing (502, 3502, 4502) and a lower housing (504) coupled or fastened together, and • A shield (518) is placed on the lower housing (504), and the clips (524) of the shield (518) interlock with the protrusions (520) of the lower housing (504) to secure the shield (518) to the actuator (402), and / or • The tilting shafts (532, 5320) can be connected to the upper housing (502, 3502, 4502).

24. The rearview device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: • Connector (512), which can be inserted into actuator (402), which is used to transmit power from vehicle (100), and / or • Camera mounting part (514), which can be connected to actuator (402).

25. A vehicle (100) having at least one rearview device according to any one of the preceding claims.

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