El automotive sector It is constantly evolving and offering numerous drive solutions in order to provide greater comfort and safety to the driver of the vehicle.

Currently, in the market we find two types of rear-view mirrors, on the one hand, those who are manuals and they lack an electric actuator to close and open them, and on the other hand, the Electric, which have an actuator that allows you to go from closed (parking) to open (driving) positions, and vice versa.

One of the main drawbacks What do they have electric rear-view mirrors current, is that there is a spacing (gap) between the base (fixed) and the moving part. This spacing is necessary so that one piece can be moved relative to the other, Without brushing. This causes wind to enter that area and Make a noise What the driver perceives inside the car, in addition to a worse aerodynamics and therefore, higher fuel consumption.

To solve these problems, there is the lift technology, that Separate the fixed part from the mobile during the opening or closing movement, doing Disappear that slack in the driving position and avoiding the problems mentioned above.

At the time of returning to Close the mirror, the The moving part is “lifted” from the fixed one, leading to a less wear due to the friction between the fixed and the movable part.

In the conventional electric mirrors, if we move manually, the actuator loses its position between fixed and mobile parts, remaining loose and without a good fixation, and it may change its position while driving due to the force exerted by the wind. In this case, it could entail a Risk for the driver, which is why car manufacturers advise against using them manually. However, you can return to the desired position with the electrical control.

To solve this problem, there is technology Double Detent, which allows you to manually move the rearview mirror without it being loose and avoid risks unexpected mirror shutdown.

These new technologies mean a new era In the electrically foldable mirrors, leading to greater comfort and eliminating existing drawbacks.

In CLR We have a large team of engineers who work daily to find solutions and advances for the automotive sector. Currently, major vehicle manufacturers such as Audi, Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen or General Motors they have the CLR solution to start the movement of their folding mirrors.

If you want to know more details about lift and double detent technology, don't hesitate, go to contact us and we will help you carry out your project.