A portable mirror

By designing a switchable bracket and limiting structure, the problems of lack of support and uncontrollable angle of portable mirrors are solved, enabling stable and flexible use of the mirror in different usage states and improving the user experience.

CN224357210UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16GUANGZHOU SUNFLOWER PLASTIC PROD CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGZHOU SUNFLOWER PLASTIC PROD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-09
Publication Date
2026-06-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing portable mirrors lack support functions, have uncontrollable angles, have simple bracket designs that easily obstruct the reflective surface or tip over, and lack effective limiting mechanisms, thus affecting the user experience.

Method used

A mirror that can be switched between handheld and desktop use has been designed. The bracket is connected to the main shell through a rotating connection and is equipped with a limiting structure and a damping structure. The bracket has an arc-shaped support arm and a hanging ring. The mirror body adopts a double-shell structure to expose the reflective surface and is detachable. The bracket has an arc-shaped groove for easy handheld use.

🎯Benefits of technology

It enables flexible switching between handheld and desktop use of the mirror, and the adjustable angle of the stand prevents accidental rotation, enhancing stability and aesthetics, and improving ease of use and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to portable mirror technical field especially discloses a portable mirror of using, including main casing, the mirror body of setting on main casing, still including the support of rotation setting on main casing, the support relative mirror body on main casing rotates to make mirror body switch between first state and second state, first state is handheld support use, second state is to place support on external object bearing surface and use, the utility model discloses through the support design of reasonable structure, makes mirror can be handheld and can be stably placed on desktop or other object, greatly promotes the use flexibility. The limiting structure that arranges effectively prevents the support to mirror surface direction and misrotates, guarantees mirror body integrity and user safety.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of portable mirror technology, and in particular discloses a portable mirror. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most portable mirrors on the market are folding or flip-top designs. Although compact, they are mostly handheld and lack support, making them unstable on surfaces like desktops. Furthermore, while some designs include a stand, the stand's design is often simplistic, the angle of use is unpredictable, and at certain angles it may even obstruct the reflective surface or cause it to tip over, impacting the user experience. Particularly in rotating stand structures, the lack of an effective limiting mechanism allows the stand to rotate unintentionally towards the mirror, causing inconvenience and potentially damaging the mirror. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the technical problems of existing folding mirrors lacking support function and having uncontrollable angles, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a portable mirror that can be switched between handheld and desktop use and has a controllable folding angle.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a portable mirror, comprising a main housing and a mirror body disposed on the main housing; it also includes a bracket rotatably disposed on the main housing, wherein the bracket rotates relative to the mirror body on the main housing to allow the mirror body to switch between a first state and a second state. The first state facilitates the user to hold the bracket and use the mirror body, while the second state facilitates the user to place the bracket on an external object support surface and use the mirror body.

[0005] Furthermore, the portable mirror also includes a connecting part and a first rotating shaft. The connecting part is disposed on the main housing, and the bracket has a U-shaped mounting part. The mounting part is rotatably disposed on the connecting part of the main housing via the first rotating shaft, and the U-shaped mounting part accommodates the connecting part.

[0006] Furthermore, the portable mirror also includes a limiting structure for restricting the rotation angle of the bracket. The limiting structure includes a first stop and a first clearance part disposed at the end of the connecting part away from the main housing, and a second stop and a second clearance part disposed on the "U"-shaped mounting part. The first stop and the second stop are planar structures, and the first clearance part and the second clearance part are inclined structures. The inclined first clearance part and the second clearance part form a clearance space for the bracket and / or the connecting part to rotate, so that the bracket and the main housing are in a second state. The first stop and the second stop are used to block and abut against each other so that the bracket and the main housing are in a coplanar state of the first state.

[0007] When the bracket rotates toward the reflective surface of the mirror, the first stop and the second stop block each other and restrict the rotation of the multifunctional bracket; when the bracket rotates away from the reflective surface of the mirror, the clearance space between the first stop and the second stop allows the bracket to rotate.

[0008] Furthermore, the bracket includes a support rod and two support arms disposed on the support rod. The two support arms are respectively located on both sides of the support rod in the width direction, and the two support arms are used to cooperate with the support rod to be placed on the bearing surface of an external object.

[0009] Furthermore, the support arm is arc-shaped, with the concave inner surface of the arc-shaped support arm facing towards the support rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the main housing includes a first housing and a second housing, the mirror body is disposed between the first housing and the second housing, and the second housing has a clearance hole through which the reflective surface of the mirror body is exposed.

[0011] Furthermore, the second housing is detachably connected to the first housing by one or more combinations of threaded connection, interference fit, adhesive connection, and snap-fit ​​connection, and the mirror body is mounted on the first housing and / or the second housing.

[0012] Furthermore, the main housing is provided with a hanging ring, through which the external connector detachably connects the main housing to an external object.

[0013] Furthermore, the portable mirror also includes a decorative element, which is attached to the side of the main housing away from the mirror body by means of adhesive or magnetic connection.

[0014] Furthermore, the portable mirror also includes a damping structure that cooperates with the mounting part and the connecting part. The damping structure is used to provide damping during the relative rotation of the connecting part between the bracket and the main housing, so as to provide an angle holding force when the bracket is at different rotation angles.

[0015] Furthermore, the bracket is provided with an arc-shaped groove for conforming to the shape of the human fingertip, allowing the user to grip the bracket using the arc-shaped groove.

[0016] This utility model provides a portable mirror, including a main housing, a mirror body mounted on the main housing, and a bracket rotatably mounted on the main housing. The bracket can switch between two usage states relative to the mirror body: a first state where the user holds the bracket to use the mirror, and a second state where the bracket is placed on an external support surface such as a table for two-handed operation. The bracket is connected to the connecting part of the main housing via a first pivot and has a U-shaped mounting part to accommodate the connecting part, thereby providing a stable rotation structure.

[0017] To prevent the bracket from rotating erroneously toward the mirror's reflective surface, this invention provides a limiting structure. The limiting structure includes a stop portion and a smooth inclined surface structure located in the area where the connection portion and the bracket meet. The inclined surface provides clearance in the permissible direction, while the planar structures abut against each other in the prohibited direction, thereby restricting the bracket from rotating toward the mirror surface.

[0018] Furthermore, this utility model can also be equipped with an arc-shaped support arm to enhance the stability of the bracket, and a hanging ring for easy hanging and carrying. The mirror body can be placed between the double-shell structure and the reflective surface can be exposed through the opening of a clearance hole. Decorative parts can also be attached to the back of the mirror shell to enhance its aesthetics. The bracket has an arc-shaped groove that fits the fingertips, making it convenient for fingers to hold stably. The beneficial effects of this utility model are: Through the rational bracket design, this utility model allows the mirror to be both handheld and stably placed on a table or other object, greatly improving its flexibility of use. The limiting structure effectively prevents the bracket from accidentally rotating towards the mirror surface, ensuring the integrity of the mirror body and user safety. The U-shaped mounting part enhances the stability of the rotating connection, and the arc-shaped support arm raises the support contact surface to prevent side slippage. By setting ergonomic grip grooves, decorative parts, and hanging rings, portability and user experience are enhanced, and it has the advantages of simple structure, multiple functions, and strong applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the back structure of the portable mirror of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the portable mirror of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the portable mirror of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main shell structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second usage state of the portable mirror of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the first and second clearance parts of the portable mirror of this utility model when they clearance each other.

[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the first and second stop parts of the portable mirror of this utility model blocking and abutting each other.

[0028] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified structural diagram of part B.

[0029] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: 1. Main housing; 2. Mirror body; 3. Bracket; 4. First rotating shaft; 10. Hanging ring; 11. Connecting part; 110. First mounting hole; 111. First stop part; 112. First clearance part; 12. First housing; 121. Mounting groove; 13. Second housing; 131. Clearance hole; 30. Support rod; 301. Support arm; 3011. Arc-shaped concave surface; 31. Mounting part; 311. Second stop part; 312. Second clearance part; 32. Arc-shaped groove; 33. Second mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments and accompanying drawings. The content mentioned in the embodiments is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 10 As shown, this utility model provides a portable mirror, including a main housing 1, a mirror body 2, and a support 3. The main housing 1 consists of a first housing 12 and a second housing 13, with the mirror body 2 installed between the two housings. The reflective surface of the mirror body 2 faces the second housing 13. To expose the mirror body 2, a clearance hole 131 is provided on the second housing 13, through which the reflective surface of the mirror body 2 is exposed for easy observation by the user. The first housing 12 and the second housing 13 are detachably connected by one or more of the following methods: threaded connection, snap-fit ​​connection, interference fit connection, or adhesive connection, which facilitates assembly and subsequent replacement or cleaning of the mirror body 2. The mirror body 2 can be installed on the first housing 12 or simultaneously on both the first housing 12 and the second housing 13, enhancing structural stability.

[0032] Compared with the single fixed structure of the mirror body 2 in the existing technology, this solution improves the installation stability of the mirror body 2 by using a double shell combined structure. At the same time, it sets a clearance hole 131 to expose the reflective surface, so as to achieve more reliable visibility and more convenient disassembly and maintenance.

[0033] Specifically, the first housing 12 is provided with a mounting groove 121, and the outer dimensions of the second housing 13 are adapted to the structure of the mounting groove 121, and a preset interference fit is provided. During installation, glue is first applied to the back of the mirror body 2, and the mirror body 2 is then bonded to the bottom of the mounting groove 121 for fixation. The size of the reflective surface of the mirror body 2 should be larger than the opening area covered by the clearance hole 131 to avoid obstruction or displacement caused by positioning errors.

[0034] Subsequently, adhesive is applied to the back of the second housing 13 (avoiding the area of ​​the clearance hole 131) and pressed into the mounting groove 121 of the first housing 12. The second housing 13 is stably connected to the first housing 12 through the combined action of interference fit and adhesive, thereby completing the pressing and sealing of the mirror body 2.

[0035] Compared to the existing technology where the mirror body 2 is directly exposed or fixed on one side, this solution uses adhesive bonding and interference fit to ensure accurate and reliable positioning of the mirror body 2, and improves the overall assembly consistency and vibration resistance.

[0036] Specifically, the bracket 3 is rotatably connected to the connecting part 11 on the main housing 1 via a first rotating shaft 4. The connecting part 11 is located on the side of the main housing 1 and is preferably an integrally formed protruding structure (such as a trapezoidal block structure in this embodiment). The bracket 3 is provided with a mounting part 31, which has an overall "U"-shaped structure, with the left and right side walls covering the connecting part 11. The first rotating shaft 4 passes through the second mounting hole 33 of the bracket 3 and the first mounting hole 110 of the connecting part 11 in sequence, realizing the pivotal connection between the bracket 3 and the connecting part 11, thereby allowing the bracket 3 to be angularly adjusted relative to the main housing 1 around the first rotating shaft 4.

[0037] Compared to the problems of existing structures that cannot rotate or rely solely on snap-fit ​​connections, this solution uses a U-shaped mounting part 31 in conjunction with a rotating shaft to form a stable pivot structure, enabling controllable rotation of the bracket 3 and improving structural strength and angle adjustment flexibility.

[0038] Specifically, to maintain the angle during rotation, the diameters of the first mounting hole 110 and the second mounting hole 33 are slightly smaller than the diameter of the first rotating shaft 4. In this embodiment, the diameter t of the first rotating shaft 4 is 2 mm, and the diameter y of the mounting hole is 1.5 mm, resulting in a 0.5 mm interference fit between them. The distance m between the two inner sidewalls of the U-shaped mounting part 31 is 10 mm, and the width n of the connecting part 11 is 12 mm, resulting in a 2 mm interference fit between them.

[0039] The structures of the two parts mentioned above work together to form a damping structure, which generates continuous frictional resistance during rotation, keeping the bracket 3 stable at any rotation angle. Optionally, a rubber pad, friction plate, or soft friction material can be added between the connecting part 11 and the mounting part 31 to enhance the damping effect, further suppress swaying and automatic swinging, prevent the bracket 3 from rotating automatically due to gravity or slight contact, and improve the stability of use.

[0040] Specifically, to limit the rotation angle of the bracket 3, a limiting structure is provided between the connecting part 11 and the mounting part 31. The limiting structure includes a first stop part 111 and a first clearance part 112 arranged in parallel at the end of the connecting part 11 away from the main housing 1, and a second stop part 311 and a second clearance part 312 are correspondingly provided on the mounting part 31.

[0041] In this embodiment, the first stop 111 and the second stop 311 are configured as planar structures relative to each other. When the support 3 rotates towards the reflective surface of the mirror 2, the two surfaces come into contact and generate mechanical interference, thereby forming a rotation limit and preventing the support 3 from accidentally touching the mirror surface or obstructing the field of view. The first clearance part 112 and the second clearance part 312 are inclined structures, forming a wedge-shaped clearance space between each other. When the support 3 rotates away from the mirror 2, the inclined surfaces generate a guiding effect, allowing the support 3 to smoothly rotate to the desktop use position, realizing the switch from the handheld state to the support state.

[0042] In this embodiment, when the bracket 3 and the main housing 1 are coplanar, the included angle between the inclined structures is 90°. As the user continues to rotate the bracket 3 in the opposite direction, the included angle gradually decreases. When rotated to the optimal usage state, an acute angle configuration is formed between the two inclined surfaces.

[0043] Compared to the existing portable mirror holder 3, which cannot effectively limit rotation or lacks angle protection, this solution uses a combination of paired stop parts and avoidance ramps to achieve unidirectional rotation guidance and reverse rotation limit, preventing accidental rotation and mirror damage, and ensuring structural safety and ease of use.

[0044] Specifically, the bracket 3 includes a support rod 30 and support arms 301 on both sides, with the two support arms 301 symmetrically arranged at both ends of the support rod 30 in the width direction. Compared with the traditional straight rod bracket 3, this solution expands the support contact area and improves anti-slip stability through the arc-shaped support arms 301, while enhancing the structure's resistance to deformation, and can maintain a good support posture even on non-horizontal surfaces such as desktops.

[0045] Specifically, the main housing 1 is provided with a hanging ring 10, which is preferably located near the top or side of the housing. External connectors (such as lanyards or buckles) can be used to detachably connect the mirror to objects such as bags or keychains via the hanging ring 10, making it convenient to carry and hang. Compared to traditional handheld mirror structures that cannot be externally mounted, this solution provides multiple mounting methods through the hanging ring 10 structure, making it easy for users to carry or hang the mirror, thus improving the convenience of outdoor use.

[0046] In addition, decorative parts can be glued or magnetically attached to the side of the main housing 1 away from the mirror body 2 (adhesion is used in this embodiment). The decorative parts can be selected in different shapes or styles according to the user's aesthetics to enhance the appearance of the product. They can also be set as replaceable structures to meet personalized needs.

[0047] Specifically, the bracket 3 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 32, the contour of which conforms to the shape of the human fingertip. Users can place their fingers in the arc-shaped groove 32 to grip the bracket 3, enhancing the friction and comfort when gripping, and preventing the mirror from falling or the bracket 3 from rotating accidentally due to slipping. The groove is preferably injection molded on the support rod 30 or the mounting part 31, and its position matches the user's gripping habits.

[0048] During use, the user can place the mirror in either the first or second state. In the first state, the user holds the support 3 from below, pinching the arc-shaped groove 32, and directly adjusts the angle of the support 3 to use the mirror. In the second state, the user unfolds the support 3 (i.e., rotates the support 3 in the direction away from the reflective surface of the mirror 2), and it is supported on a table or other load-bearing surface by three points: the support rod 30 and the support arm 301. The rotation angle of the support 3 is adjusted and maintained by a limiting structure and a damping structure, thereby ensuring the stable standing of the mirror 2. The limiting structure prevents excessive rotation from causing structural damage or limiting the field of vision, while the damping structure ensures that it remains stable and does not slip after being adjusted to any angle.

[0049] This solution designs the bracket 3 as rotatable with limiting and damping structures, allowing the mirror to be used stably both handheld and placed on objects such as tabletops. It enables multi-angle controllable adjustment, enhancing the applicability and flexibility of the portable mirror. Additional structures such as the hanging ring 10 and decorative parts enhance the product's portability and aesthetics, making it simple in structure yet multifunctional and highly practical. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, based on the concept of this utility model, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. The content of this specification should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

Claims

1. A portable mirror, comprising a main housing (1), a mirror body (2) arranged on the main housing (1); characterized in that: The portable mirror further comprises a connecting part (11) and a first rotation shaft (4), the connecting part (11) is arranged on the main shell (1), the support (3) has a mounting part (31) for accommodating the connecting part (11), and the mounting part (31) is rotationally connected with the connecting part (11) of the main shell (1) via the first rotation shaft (4).

2. The portable mirror of claim 1, wherein: The portable mirror further comprises a limiting structure for limiting the rotation angle of the support (3), the limiting structure comprises a first stop part (111) and a first avoiding part (112) arranged at one end of the connecting part (11) away from the main shell (1), and a second stop part (311) and a second avoiding part (312) arranged on the mounting part (31), the first stop part (111) and the second stop part (311) are planar structures, and the first avoiding part (112) and the second avoiding part (312) are inclined surface structures; the inclined surface structures of the first avoiding part (112) and the second avoiding part (312) form an avoiding space for the rotation of the support (3) and / or the connecting part (11), so that the support (3) and the main shell (1) are in the second state; the first stop part (111) and the second stop part (311) are used for mutual stop and contact to make the support (3) and the main shell (1) in the coplanar state of the first state.

3. The mirror of claim 2, wherein: The support (3) comprises a support rod (30) and two support arms (301) arranged on the support rod (30), the two support arms (301) are respectively located on both sides of the width direction of the support rod (30), and the two support arms (301) are used for placing the support rod (30) on the bearing surface of the external object.

4. The portable mirror of claim 1, wherein: The support arm (301) is arranged in an arc shape, and the arc-shaped inner concave surface (3011) of the support arm (301) is recessed towards the direction close to the support rod (30).

5. The mirror of claim 4, wherein: The main shell (1) comprises a first shell (12) and a second shell (13), the mirror body (2) is arranged between the first shell (12) and the second shell (13), the second shell (13) is provided with an avoiding hole (131), and the reflecting surface of the mirror body (2) is exposed through the avoiding hole (131).

6. The portable mirror of claim 1, wherein: The second shell (13) is connected with the first shell (12) in a combination of one or more of threaded connection, interference fit connection, adhesive connection, and buckle connection, and the mirror body (2) is mounted on the first shell (12) and / or the second shell (13).

7. The mirror of claim 6, wherein: The main shell (1) is provided with a hanging ring (10), and an external connecting part detachably connects the main shell (1) with an external object via the hanging ring (10).

8. The portable mirror of claim 1, wherein: ​ 9. The portable mirror of claim 1, wherein: The portable mirror further comprises a decorative part which is arranged on the side of the main shell (1) away from the mirror body (2) by means of bonding or magnetic attraction.

10. The portable mirror of claim 2, wherein: The portable mirror further comprises a damping structure which is arranged in cooperation with the mounting part (31) and the connecting part (11), and is used to provide damping during relative rotation of the support (3) and the connecting part (11) of the main shell (1), so as to provide angle retaining force when the support (3) is at different rotation angles.