Base assembly, peripheral vision confirmation device for vehicle

Abstract

The present invention can restrict the movement of the edge of the cover relative to the base. The present invention includes a base (4), a pad (5), and a cover (6). The base (4) has a fixing part (40) and a mounting part (41). The pad (5) is located between the fixing part (40) and the outer plate (10). The cover (6) is mounted on and covers the lower part of the fixing part (40) and the lower part of the mounting part (41). The edge (60) of the cover (6) has a vertical edge (61). The lower edge (50) of the pad (5) has a horizontal edge (51). Restriction parts (7, 8) are provided on the lower edge (42) of the base (4) and the vertical edge (61) of the cover (6), respectively. As a result, the present invention can restrict the movement of the vertical edge (61) of the cover (6) relative to the base (4).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a base assembly constituting a peripheral vision confirmation device for vehicles. Furthermore, this invention relates to a peripheral vision confirmation device for vehicles equipped with the base assembly. Background Technology

[0002] A base assembly constituting a vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device, or a vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device having a base assembly, has existed for a long time (for example, Patent Document 1). Hereinafter, the vehicle exterior mirror device of Patent Document 1 will be described.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a vehicle exterior mirror assembly comprising a base assembly and a mirror assembly. The base assembly consists of a base, a gasket, and a cover. The base and cover are provided with fitting portions and resilient fitting claw portions. The base and gasket are provided with fitting pins and fitting holes. The gasket is provided with a pressing portion. The vehicle exterior mirror assembly of Patent Document 1 allows for the integral assembly of the base, gasket, and cover without the use of screws.

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-24755 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] In base assemblies and peripheral vision confirmation devices for vehicles, it is particularly important that the edge of the limiting cover moves relative to the base. That is, if the edge of the cover moves relative to the base, it is not aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, it is important that the edge of the limiting cover moves relative to the base.

[0009] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a base assembly capable of limiting the movement of the edge of the cover relative to the base, and a peripheral vision confirmation device for vehicles.

[0010] Solution for solving the problem

[0011] The base assembly of the present invention comprises a base, a pad, and a cover. The base has a fixing portion fixed to a vehicle body and a mounting portion on which a visual confirmation component is mounted. The pad is mounted on the fixing portion and located between the fixing portion and the vehicle body. The cover is mounted on the lower portion of the fixing portion and the lower portion of the mounting portion, covering both the lower portions of the fixing portion and the mounting portion. The edge of the cover facing the lower edge of the fixing portion and the lower edge of the pad has a vertical edge portion arranged in a vertical direction. The lower edge of the pad has a horizontal edge portion, which extends horizontally from the lower edge of the base to the vertical edge portion side. Restriction portions are provided on the lower edge of the base and the vertical edge of the cover, respectively, restricting the vertical edge portion from moving relative to the lower edge of the base through the horizontal edge portion. The restriction portion on the base side is arranged in a vertical direction, and the restriction portion on the cover side is arranged in a horizontal direction.

[0012] In the base assembly of the present invention, the cover preferably has a recess that is continuously provided with the vertical edge and is recessed from the vertical edge side toward the lower part of the base and the lower part of the pad.

[0013] In the base assembly of the present invention, the limiting portion on the cover side preferably has a plate portion arranged in the horizontal direction and an abutting edge portion provided on the edge portion of the opening provided in the plate portion, and the limiting portion on the base side has an abutting protrusion arranged in the vertical direction. The abutting edge portion and the abutting protrusion abut against each other to restrict the vertical edge portion from moving in the direction away from the lower edge portion of the base through the horizontal edge portion.

[0014] In the base assembly of the present invention, the limiting portion on the cover side preferably has an additional plate portion disposed horizontally adjacent to the plate portion and an additional abutting edge portion disposed on the additional plate portion, and the limiting portion on the base side preferably has an additional abutting protrusion disposed vertically adjacent to the abutting protrusion portion, and the additional abutting edge portion and the additional abutting protrusion portion abut against each other to limit the vertical edge portion from moving toward the edge portion of the lower part of the base.

[0015] In the base assembly of the present invention, the limiting portion on the cover side preferably has a plate portion disposed in the horizontal direction and an abutting edge portion disposed on the plate portion, and the limiting portion on the base side has an abutting protrusion disposed in the vertical direction, wherein the abutting edge portion and the abutting protrusion abut against each other to restrict the vertical edge portion from moving in the direction away from the lower part of the base through the horizontal edge portion.

[0016] In the base assembly of the present invention, it is preferable that the limiting portion on the cover side has an additional abutting edge portion disposed adjacent to the abutting edge portion on the plate portion, and the limiting portion on the base side has an additional abutting protrusion disposed adjacent to the abutting protrusion in the vertical direction, the additional abutting edge portion and the additional abutting protrusion abutting each other to restrict the vertical edge portion from moving toward the edge portion of the lower part of the base.

[0017] The vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a base assembly of the present invention fixed to the vehicle body; and a vision confirmation assembly mounted on the base assembly.

[0018] Invention Effects

[0019] The base assembly and peripheral vision confirmation device for vehicles of the present invention can limit the movement of the edge of the cover relative to the base. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a top view of a vehicle side mirror device, illustrating an embodiment of the base assembly and peripheral vision confirmation device for vehicles according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is the front view showing the vehicle's exterior mirror device. Figure 1 (View II in the middle).

[0022] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the base assembly. Figure 2 (III-direction view in the middle).

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the base assembly. Figure 3 (Sectional view along line IV-IV in the middle).

[0024] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the base assembly. Figure 3 (V-V line sectional view in the middle).

[0025] Figure 6 This is a partially enlarged sectional view of the base assembly. Figure 4 (Enlarged sectional view of section VI in the middle).

[0026] Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged sectional view of the base assembly. Figure 5 (Enlarged sectional view of part VII in the text).

[0027] Figure 8 This is a top view showing the limiting parts of the base and the limiting parts of the cover.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a partially enlarged sectional view showing the rear limiting portion of the base and the rear limiting portion of the cover (with...). Figure 6 (Corresponding enlarged sectional view). Figure 9 (A) is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 (B) is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing an example in which the invention is not implemented.

[0029] Figure 10This is a partially enlarged sectional view showing the front limiting part of the base and the front limiting part of the cover (with...). Figure 7 (Corresponding enlarged sectional view). Figure 10 (A) is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 (B) is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing an example in which the invention is not implemented. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment (example) of the base assembly and peripheral vision confirmation device for vehicles of the present invention will be described in detail based on the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in the drawings, since they are schematic diagrams, only the main components are shown, and the diagrams of components other than the main components are omitted. Additionally, some shading lines or sections are omitted.

[0031] In this specification, front, rear, top, bottom, left, and right refer to the front, rear, top, bottom, left, and right positions when the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device of the present invention is mounted on a vehicle (not shown). Figures 1 to 3 In the diagram, the symbols "F" represent "front", "B" represent "back", "U" represent "up", "D" represent "down", "L" represent "left", and "R" represent "right".

[0032] (Explanation of the structure of the implementation method)

[0033] The structure of the base assembly and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device of this embodiment will be described below. Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 In the figure, symbol 1 is the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device of this embodiment.

[0034] (Description of the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1)

[0035] In this example, the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 is a vehicle exterior mirror device, specifically a vehicle door mirror (hereinafter referred to as "door mirror 1"). Door mirror 1 is mounted on the left and right doors of the vehicle (see reference). Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 On the outer panel 10 of the car body.

[0036] The following description concerns the door mirror 1 mounted on the left door. In this door mirror 1 mounted on the left door, the left side is the outer side of the vehicle, and the right side is the inner side. Furthermore, the door mirror mounted on the right door is approximately symmetrical in structure to the door mirror 1 mounted on the left door. Therefore, the description of the door mirror mounted on the right door is omitted.

[0037] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 2As shown, the peephole 1 includes a visual confirmation component 2 and a base component 3. The base component 3 is fixed to the door. The visual confirmation component 2 is mounted on the base component 3 in a manner that allows it to rotate about a rotation center line O.

[0038] (Description of Visual Confirmation Component 2)

[0039] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, the visual confirmation assembly 2 includes a housing 20, a visual confirmation unit 21, and an electrically retractable unit (not shown). Additionally, the visual confirmation assembly 2 sometimes mounts a side turn signal light, which is used as a vehicle lamp, on the housing 20.

[0040] The housing 20 is a hollow box shape with an opening on the front side (rear side of the vehicle).

[0041] In this example, the visual confirmation unit 21 is a mirror, disposed at the opening of the housing 20. The visual confirmation unit 21 is mounted on the housing 20 via a drive mechanism (power unit). The mirror surface of the visual confirmation unit 21 can be rotated left and right around the vertical axis and up and down around the horizontal axis via the drive mechanism, allowing for mirror adjustment.

[0042] Furthermore, a camera can be used instead of the mirror in this example as the visual confirmation unit. When the visual confirmation unit is a camera, the vertical dimension of the housing 20 is significantly reduced. In addition, information about the vehicle's surroundings captured by the camera is displayed on a display device (not shown) inside the vehicle via an image processing device or the like (not shown).

[0043] The motorized storage unit uses motor power to enable visual confirmation of the usage position of component 2. Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The component that rotates between the state shown and the rear storage position (not shown) (see reference). Figure 1 (The solid arrow in the middle).

[0044] The electric retraction unit consists of a rotating shaft, a motor, a reduction gear, and a clutch mechanism. Most of the electric retraction unit is housed within and mounted on the housing 20. Furthermore, the center line of the rotating shaft is the rotation center line O of the visual confirmation component 2.

[0045] (Description of base component 3)

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, the base assembly 3 includes a base 4, a gasket 5, and a cover (base lower cover) 6. The base assembly 3 is fixed to the outer plate 10 by a fixing mechanism (not shown). Furthermore, a suitable mechanism such as screws is used as the fixing mechanism.

[0047] (Explanation of base 4)

[0048] In this example, the base 4 is constructed from die-cast parts, high-rigidity resin, etc. For example... Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the base 4 has a fixing part 40 and a mounting part 41.

[0049] The fixing part 40 and the mounting part 41 are integrated. That is, the lower part of the fixing part 40 is connected to the right end of the mounting part 41 as one unit.

[0050] The fixing part 40 is provided in a generally vertical direction. The fixing part 40 is fixed to the outer plate 10. An edge part 42 is formed at the periphery of the fixing part 40.

[0051] The mounting section 41 is arranged in a generally horizontal direction. A visual confirmation component 2 is mounted on the upper part of the mounting section 41.

[0052] (Explanation of pad 5)

[0053] In this example, the gasket 5 is made of PE (polyethylene), EPDM (ethylene-propylene rubber), POM (polyacetal resin), TEO (thermoplastic elastomer), etc. That is, the gasket 5 is made of a soft, elastic component based on resin or rubber.

[0054] like Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the gasket 5 is mounted to the fixing part 40 of the base 4 via a mounting mechanism (not shown), and is located between the fixing part 40 and the outer plate 10. Furthermore, the assembly mechanism employs a suitable mechanism such as a fitting mechanism or a flexible fitting mechanism.

[0055] An edge portion 50 is formed at the periphery of the pad 5. For example... Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 As shown, the lower edge 50 of the pad 5 has a horizontal edge 51, which is provided horizontally from the lower edge 42 of the base 4 to the vertical edge 61 side of the cover 6.

[0056] (Explanation of Cover 6)

[0057] In this example, the cover 6 is made of resin formed by a metal mold. For example... Figures 3 to 10 As shown, the cover 6 is mounted to the lower part of the fixing part 40 and the lower part of the mounting part 41 of the base 4 by a mounting mechanism (not shown), and covers the lower parts of the fixing part 40 and the lower part of the mounting part 41. Furthermore, the assembly mechanism uses a suitable mechanism such as a fitting mechanism or a flexible fitting mechanism.

[0058] A bordered portion 60 is formed at the periphery of the cover 6. For example... Figures 4 to 7 , Figure 9 , Figure 10As shown, the edge 60 of the cover 6, which faces the edge 42 of the lower part of the fixing part 40 of the base 4 and the edge 50 of the lower part of the pad 5, has a vertical edge 61 provided in the vertical direction.

[0059] like Figure 4 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 9 As shown, the cover 6 has a recess 62, which is continuously provided with the vertical edge 61 and is recessed from the side of the vertical edge 61 toward the lower part of the base 4 and the lower part of the pad 5. The recess 62 is formed on the rear side of the cover 6.

[0060] (Explanation of restrictions 7 and 8)

[0061] like Figures 4 to 10 As shown, limiting portions 7 and 8 are provided on the lower edge 42 of the base 4 and the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6, respectively. The limiting portions 7 and 8 restrict the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6 from moving relative to the lower edge 42 of the base 4 via the horizontal edge 51 of the pad 5. Furthermore, when the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6 moves relative to the lower edge 42 of the base 4, the vertical edge 61 may sometimes include an edge 60 and a recess 62.

[0062] The limiting part 7 on the base 4 side is provided in the vertical direction. The limiting part 8 on the cover 6 side is provided in the horizontal direction. That is, the limiting part 7 on the base 4 side and the limiting part 8 on the cover 6 side intersect each other.

[0063] The limiting parts 7 and 8 are composed of rear limiting parts 7B and 8B provided on the rear side of the base 4 and the cover 6, and front limiting parts 7F and 8F provided on the front side of the base 4 and the cover 6.

[0064] (Explanation of rear restrictive parts 7B and 8B)

[0065] The rear limiting part 8B on the side of the cover 6 has a plate part 80, an abutting edge part 81, an additional plate part 82, and an additional abutting edge part 83.

[0066] like Figure 8 As shown, the plate portion 80 is integrally provided horizontally from the inner side of the vertical edge portion 61 (the surface opposite to the edge portion 42 of the base 4). The plate portion 80 is approximately perpendicular (right angle) to the vertical edge portion 61.

[0067] An abutting edge 81 is provided at the edge of the opening 86 of the plate portion 80. That is, the plate portion 80 is provided with an opening 86. The abutting edge 81 is provided at the edge of the opening 86 on the side opposite to the vertical edge 61.

[0068] The additional plate portion 82 is integrally provided horizontally adjacent to the plate portion 80 from the inner side of the vertical edge portion 61. Similar to the plate portion 80, the additional plate portion 82 is approximately perpendicular (right angle) to the vertical edge portion 61.

[0069] The plate portion 80 and the additional plate portion 82 reduce the plate thickness to prevent shrinkage during molding. On the other hand, the peripheral portions of the plate portion 80 and the additional plate portion 82 are made thicker than the central portion to increase strength. As a result, even if the abutment edge portion 81 reduces the abutment direction ( Figure 8 The dimensions (in the direction of the solid arrow in the image) also ensure sufficient strength.

[0070] An additional abutting edge 83 is provided on the edge of the additional plate portion 82 on the opposite side of the vertical edge 61. The additional abutting edge 83 is provided adjacent to the abutting edge 81.

[0071] The rear limiting portion 7B on the base 4 side has an abutting protrusion 70 and an additional abutting protrusion 71. The abutting protrusion 70 corresponds to the abutting edge 81 and is integrally provided from the edge 42 in the vertical direction. The additional abutting protrusion 71 corresponds to the additional abutting edge 83 and is integrally provided from the edge 42 adjacent to the abutting protrusion 70 in the vertical direction.

[0072] The abutting edge 81 and the abutting protrusion 70 abut against each other to restrict the vertical edge 61 from passing through the horizontal edge 51 in a direction away from the edge 42. Figure 8 (The direction of the solid arrow on the upper side) moves. The additional abutting edge 83 and the additional abutting protrusion 71 abut against each other to restrict the vertical edge 61 from moving towards the edge 42. Figure 8 Move (in the direction of the dotted arrow on the upper side).

[0073] (Explanation of the front restriction section 7F and 8F)

[0074] The front limiting portion 8F on the side of the cover 6 has a plate portion 84, an abutting edge portion 85, and an additional abutting edge portion 87.

[0075] like Figure 8 As shown, the plate portion 84 is integrally provided horizontally from the inner side of the vertical edge portion 61 (the surface opposite to the edge portion 42 of the base 4). The plate portion 84 is approximately perpendicular (right angle) to the vertical edge portion 61. The plate portion 84 has a shape that bends at a right angle.

[0076] An abutting edge 85 is provided in the edge portion of the plate portion 84 opposite to the vertical edge portion 61. An additional abutting edge 87 is provided in the edge portion opposite to the vertical edge portion 61. The additional abutting edge 87 is provided adjacent to the abutting edge 85.

[0077] The front limiting portion 7F on the base 4 has an abutting protrusion 72 and an additional abutting protrusion 73. The abutting protrusion 72 corresponds to the abutting edge 85 and is integrally provided from the edge 42 in the vertical direction. The additional abutting protrusion 73 corresponds to the additional abutting edge 87 and is integrally provided from the edge 42 adjacent to the abutting protrusion 72 in the vertical direction.

[0078] The abutting edge 85 and the abutting protrusion 72 abut against each other to restrict the vertical edge 61 from passing through the horizontal edge 51 in a direction away from the edge 42. Figure 8 (The direction of the solid arrow on the lower side) moves. The additional abutting edge 87 and the additional abutting protrusion 73 abut against each other to restrict the vertical edge 61 from moving towards the edge 42. Figure 8 Move (in the direction of the dashed arrow on the lower side of the text).

[0079] (Instructions for assembling base assembly 3 and peephole 1)

[0080] The following describes the assembly of the base assembly 3 and the door mirror 1.

[0081] First, the cover 6 is installed on the lower part of the fixing part 40 and the lower part of the mounting part 41 of the base 4 using the mounting mechanism. Thus, the lower parts of the fixing part 40 and the lower parts of the mounting part 41 are covered by the cover 6.

[0082] Here, as Figure 8 As shown, an abutting protrusion 70 is inserted into the opening 86, and the abutting edge 81 abuts against the abutting protrusion 70. Furthermore, an additional abutting edge 83 faces the additional abutting protrusion 71. On the other hand, the abutting edge 85 abuts against the abutting protrusion 72. Additionally, an additional abutting edge 87 faces the additional abutting protrusion 73.

[0083] Next, the gasket 5 is installed onto the fixing part 40 of the base 4 using the mounting mechanism. Thus, the base assembly 3 is assembled.

[0084] During the processing of the assembled base assembly 3, the following situation exists: the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6 acts in a direction that moves the vertical edge 61 away from the edge 42 of the base 4. Figure 8 The force (in the direction of the solid arrow in the image) or the direction that brings the vertical edge 61 closer to the edge 42 of the base 4 ( Figure 8 The force (in the direction of the dashed arrow in the diagram).

[0085] In this case, since the abutting edge 81 abuts against the abutting protrusion 70, and the abutting edge 85 abuts against the abutting protrusion 72, even if the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6 is subjected to the aforementioned force in the direction of departure, it is possible to prevent the vertical edge 61 from floating away from the edge 42 of the base 4 and falling off.

[0086] Furthermore, since the additional abutting edge 87 and the additional abutting protrusion 73 face each other, even if the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6 is subjected to the aforementioned approaching force, it is possible to prevent the vertical edge 61 from approaching the edge 42 of the base 4 or from deforming.

[0087] Therefore, the visual confirmation component 2 is installed on the upper part of the mounting portion 41 of the base 4 of the assembled base assembly 3 via an electric storage unit in a manner that allows it to rotate around the rotation center line O. Thus, the door view 1 is assembled.

[0088] Furthermore, the fixing part 40 of the base 4 of the door mirror 1 is fixed to the outer panel 10 of the vehicle door using a fixing mechanism. Thus, the door mirror 1 is mounted on the vehicle. At this time, as... Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 As shown, the pad 5 is located between the fixing part 40 of the base 4 and the outer plate 10.

[0089] Here, the pad 5 experiences various forces acting between the fixing part 40 of the base 4 and the outer plate 10. Consequently, sometimes the horizontal edge 51 of the pad 5 is pressed against the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6. Thus, the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6 acts in a direction that causes the vertical edge 61 to move away from the edge 42 of the base 4 ( Figure 8 The force (in the direction of the solid arrow in the middle).

[0090] Even when the aforementioned force moves away from the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6, as described above, since the abutting edge 81 abuts against the abutting protrusion 70, and the abutting edge 85 abuts against the abutting protrusion 72, it is possible to prevent the vertical edge 61 from floating away from the edge 42 of the base 4 and falling off.

[0091] (Explanation of the effects of the implementation method)

[0092] The base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment have the structure and function described above, and their effects will be explained below.

[0093] In this embodiment, the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 have limiting portions 7 and 8 respectively on the lower edge 42 of the base 4 and the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6. These limiting portions 7 and 8 restrict the vertical edge 61 (sometimes including the edge 60 and recess 62) from moving relative to the lower edge 42 of the base 4 via the horizontal edge 51 of the pad 5. As a result, the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment can restrict the movement of the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6 relative to the base 4. Therefore, the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment can prevent the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6 from floating up, falling off, or deforming.

[0094] In this embodiment, the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 are provided with limiting portions 7, 7B, and 7F on the base 4 side in the vertical direction, and with limiting portions 8, 8B, and 8F on the cover 6 side in the horizontal direction. As a result, as... Figure 9 (A) and Figure 10 As shown in (A), compared with an example that does not implement the present invention (see reference ). Figure 9 (B) and Figure 10 (B) Comparing the dimensions T2 and T4, the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment can increase the dimensions T1 and T3 between the edge 42 of the base 4 and the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6.

[0095] Therefore, since the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment can increase the dimensions T1 and T3 between the edge 42 of the base 4 and the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6, the degree of freedom of the appearance shape of the base assembly 3, the appearance shape of the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1, and the appearance shape of the outer panel 10 is increased.

[0096] The following is for reference Figure 9 (B) and Figure 10 (B) Examples in which the present invention is not practiced (hereinafter referred to as "comparative examples") will be described. Figure 9 (B) and Figure 10 In (B), the symbols are related to... Figures 1 to 8 , Figure 9 (A) and Figure 10 In (A), the same symbols represent the same parts.

[0097] A comparative example is an example in which limiting portions 70B and 70F are provided on the side of the base 400 along the vertical direction, and similarly, limiting portions 80B and 80F are provided on the side of the cover 600 along the vertical direction. As a result, due to the constraints of the shape of the edge 42 of the base 400 and the vertical edge 61 of the cover 600, as well as the constraints of the forming metal mold of the base 400 and the cover 600, the comparative example requires a reduction in the dimensions T2 and T4 between the edge 42 of the base 400 and the vertical edge 61 of the cover 600.

[0098] Therefore, as Figure 9 (B) and Figure 10 As shown in (B), the dimensions T1 and T3 of the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 in this embodiment are (refer to) Figure 9 (A) and Figure 10 (A) In comparison, the dimensions T2 and T4 between the edge 42 of the base 400 and the vertical edge 61 of the cover 600 in the comparative example are smaller.

[0099] In contrast, such as Figure 9 (A) and Figure 10As shown in (A), in this embodiment, the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 are provided with limiting portions 7, 7B, and 7F on the side of the base 4 in the vertical direction, and limiting portions 8, 8B, and 8F on the side of the cover 6 in the horizontal direction. As a result, the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 in this embodiment are not constrained by the shape of the edge 42 of the base 4 and the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6, nor by the constraints of the forming metal mold of the base 4 and the cover 6, and the dimensions T1 and T3 between the edge 42 of the base 4 and the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6 can be increased.

[0100] In the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment, the cover 6 has a recess 62, which is continuously provided with the vertical edge portion 61 and is recessed from the vertical edge portion 61 towards the lower part of the base 4 and the lower part of the pad 5. As a result, in the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment, the degree of freedom in the appearance shape of the vertical edge portion 61 of the cover 6 is increased.

[0101] Furthermore, even if the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment have a recess 62 formed in the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6, the vertical edge 61 of the cover 6 can be restricted from moving relative to the base 4 by the restriction portions 7, 7B, 7F on the side of the base 4 provided in the vertical direction and the restriction portions 8, 8B, 8F on the side of the cover 6 provided in the horizontal direction.

[0102] In the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment, the limiting portions 8 and 8B on the cover 6 side have a plate portion 80 arranged in the horizontal direction and an abutting edge portion 81 provided on the edge of the opening portion 86 provided on the plate portion 80, and the limiting portions 7 and 7B on the base 4 side have an abutting protrusion 70 arranged in the vertical direction. As a result, the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment can limit the vertical edge portion 61 from moving away from the edge portion 42 of the lower part of the base 4 through the horizontal edge portion 51 by making the abutting edge portion 81 abut against the abutting protrusion 70.

[0103] In the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment, the limiting portions 8 and 8B on the cover 6 side have an additional plate portion 82 arranged horizontally adjacent to the plate portion 80 and an additional abutting edge portion 83 provided on the additional plate portion 82, and the limiting portions 7 and 7B on the base 4 side have an additional abutting protrusion 71 arranged vertically adjacent to the abutting protrusion 70. As a result, the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment can make the additional abutting edge portion 83 and the additional abutting protrusion 71 abut against each other to limit the vertical edge portion 61 from moving towards the edge portion 42 of the lower part of the base 4.

[0104] In the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment, the limiting portions 8 and 8F on the cover 6 side have a plate portion 84 arranged in the horizontal direction and an abutting edge portion 85 provided on the plate portion 84, and the limiting portions 7 and 7F on the base 4 side have an abutting protrusion 72 arranged in the vertical direction. As a result, the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment can make the abutting edge portion 85 abut against the abutting protrusion 72 to restrict the vertical edge portion 61 from moving in the direction away from the lower edge portion 42 of the base 4 through the horizontal edge portion 51.

[0105] In the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment, the limiting portions 8 and 8F on the cover 6 side have an additional abutting edge 87 provided adjacent to the abutting edge 85 on the plate portion 84, and the limiting portions 7 and 7F on the base 4 side have an additional abutting protrusion 73 provided adjacent to the abutting protrusion 72 in the vertical direction. As a result, the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 of this embodiment can make the additional abutting edge 87 and the additional abutting protrusion 73 abut against each other to limit the vertical edge 61 from moving towards the edge 42 of the lower part of the base 4.

[0106] (Explanation of examples other than those implemented)

[0107] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiments, the base assembly 3 and the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 are provided with a rear limiting part 7B and a front limiting part 7F on the base 4, and a rear limiting part 8B and a front limiting part 8F on the cover 6.

[0108] However, in this invention, either the base 4 may be provided with a rear limiting part 7B or a front limiting part 7F, and either the cover 6 may be provided with a rear limiting part 8B or a front limiting part 8F.

[0109] Alternatively, in this invention, either two sets of rear restricting portions 7B or front restricting portions 7F may be provided on the rear and front sides of the base 4, and either two sets of rear restricting portions 8B or front restricting portions 8F may be provided on the rear and front sides of the cover 6.

[0110] Furthermore, in this invention, one or more sets of the limiting part 7 provided on the base 4 and the limiting part 8 provided on the cover 6 may be provided respectively.

[0111] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device 1 is mounted to the base assembly 3 via an electric retraction unit, allowing the vision confirmation component 2 to rotate around the rotation center line O in a manner that is both electric and manual. However, in this invention, the vision confirmation component 2 may also be mounted to the base assembly 3 manually, without the electric retraction unit, in a manner that allows it to rotate around the rotation center line O. Alternatively, the vision confirmation component 2 may be fixed to the base assembly 3 without rotating around the rotation center line O.

[0112] Explanation of symbols

[0113] 1—Door mirror (vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device), 10—Door (vehicle body outer panel), 2—Vision confirmation assembly, 20—Housing, 21—Vision confirmation unit, 3—Base assembly, 4, 400—Base, 40—Fixing part, 41—Mounting part, 42—Edge, 5—Pad, 50—Edge, 51—Horizontal edge, 6, 600—Cover (lower cover of base), 60—Edge, 61—Vertical edge, 62—Recess, 7—Restriction part (restriction part on the 4th side of base), 7B, 70B—Rear restriction part (rear restriction part on the 4th side of base), 70—Abutting protrusion, 71—Additional abutting protrusion, 7F, 70F—Front restriction part ( 72—Abutting protrusion, 73—Additional abutting protrusion, 8—Restriction (restriction on the side of cover 6), 8B, 80B—Rear restriction (rear restriction on the side of cover 6), 80—Plate portion, 81—Abutting edge portion, 82—Additional plate portion, 83—Additional abutting edge portion, 86—Opening portion, 8F, 80F—Front restriction (front restriction on the side of cover 6), 84—Plate portion, 85—Abutting edge portion, 87—Additional abutting edge portion, B—Rear, D—Lower, F—Front, L—Left, O—Rotation center line, R—Right, T1, T2, T3, T4—Dimensions between edge portion 42 and vertical edge portion 61, U—Upper.

Claims

1. A base assembly comprising a base, a gasket, and a cover. The aforementioned base has a fixing part that is fixed to the vehicle body and a mounting part on the upper part for mounting a visual confirmation component. The aforementioned pad is installed on the aforementioned fixing part and is located between the aforementioned fixing part and the aforementioned vehicle body. The aforementioned cover is installed relative to the lower part of the aforementioned fixing part and the lower part of the aforementioned mounting part, and covers the lower parts of the aforementioned fixing part and the lower part of the aforementioned mounting part. The aforementioned cover has a vertical edge, which faces the lower edge of the aforementioned fixing part and the lower edge of the aforementioned pad, and is arranged along the vertical direction. The lower edge of the aforementioned pad has a horizontal edge, which extends horizontally from the edge of the aforementioned fixing part at the lower part of the aforementioned base to the aforementioned vertical edge of the aforementioned cover. The base assembly is characterized by the following features: Restricting portions are provided at the lower edge of the base and the vertical edge of the cover, respectively. When the horizontal edge of the pad is pressed by the vertical edge of the cover, the restricting portions limit the movement of the vertical edge of the cover relative to the edge of the fixing portion at the lower part of the base. The aforementioned limiting portion of the base is provided along the vertical direction. The aforementioned limiting portion of the cover is arranged in the horizontal direction.

2. The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover has a recess that is continuously provided with the vertical edge of the cover and extends from the vertical edge to the lower part of the base and the lower part of the pad.

3. The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned restrictive portion of the cover has a plate portion arranged in a horizontal direction and an abutting edge portion provided at the edge portion of the opening provided in the aforementioned plate portion. The aforementioned limiting portion of the base has an abutting protrusion disposed along the vertical direction. The aforementioned abutting edge and the aforementioned abutting protrusion abut against each other to restrict the aforementioned vertical edge of the cover from moving toward the aforementioned edge of the aforementioned fixing part at the lower part of the aforementioned base via the aforementioned horizontal edge of the aforementioned pad.

4. The base assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The aforementioned restrictive portion of the cover includes an additional plate portion disposed horizontally adjacent to the aforementioned plate portion, and an additional abutment portion disposed on the aforementioned additional plate portion. The aforementioned limiting portion of the base has an additional abutting protrusion disposed adjacent to the aforementioned abutting protrusion in the vertical direction. The additional abutting edge and the additional abutting protrusion abut against each other to restrict the vertical edge of the cover from moving toward the edge of the fixing part that is closer to the lower part of the base.

5. The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned restrictive portion of the cover has a plate portion arranged in a horizontal direction and an abutting edge portion provided on the plate portion. The aforementioned limiting portion of the base has an abutting protrusion disposed along the vertical direction. The aforementioned abutting edge and the aforementioned abutting protrusion abut against each other to restrict the aforementioned vertical edge of the cover from moving toward the aforementioned edge of the aforementioned fixing part at the lower part of the aforementioned base via the aforementioned horizontal edge of the aforementioned pad.

6. The base assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The aforementioned restrictive portion of the cover has an additional abutment edge portion disposed adjacent to the aforementioned abutment edge portion on the aforementioned plate portion. The aforementioned limiting portion of the base has an additional abutting protrusion disposed adjacent to the aforementioned abutting protrusion in the vertical direction. The additional abutting edge and the additional abutting protrusion abut against each other to restrict the vertical edge of the cover from moving toward the edge of the fixing part that is closer to the lower part of the base.

7. A vehicle peripheral vision confirmation device, characterized in that, have: The base assembly as described in claim 1, fixed to the vehicle body; and A visual confirmation component installed on the aforementioned base assembly.

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