SOCKET JOINT WITH INTEGRATED TUBE ANCHORS

摘要

A socket joint for a mirror assembly having a first concave portion receiving a support tube that attaches to the vehicle. A pair of anchors disposed in the first concave portion extend through openings in the support tube. The anchors project outwardly from the first concave portion into the support tube. Each anchor engages an interior surface of the support tube. A fastener engages each anchor from a front side of the socket joint to clamp the support tube between the anchor and first concave portion. A central connecting post extends outward from the front side of the socket joint for cooperating with various assembly components to pivotally mount a mirror head. A second concave portion is disposed around the central connecting post which receives a complementary convex portion of the mirror head housing so that the housing can pivot on the second concave portion around the central connecting post.

主权项

1. A socket joint for mounting a mirror head to a support tube on a vehicle exterior, said socket joint comprising:
a first concave portion disposed on a rear side of said socket joint and adapted for receiving the support tube that attaches to the vehicle; a pair of anchors disposed in said first concave portion for engaging an interior surface of the support tube; a fastener engaging each of said anchors through a front side of said socket joint and directing said anchors toward said first concave portion so that the support tube is clamped between said anchors and said first concave portion; a central connecting post extending outward from said front side for cooperating with the mirror head in interlocking engagement; and, a second concave portion disposed around said central connecting post for engaging a complementary convex portion of a housing of the mirror head so that the housing is pivotally carried on said second concave portion for adjusting the angle of the mirror head.