Sleek rearview mirror for cars

Abstract

The present invention discloses a streamlined rearview mirror for a sedan, which includes a housing and a lens provided at the front end of the housing. The cross-sectional contour line of the housing gradually narrows from front to back, and the rear end of the cross-sectional contour line extends to the right beyond the rightmost side of the front end of the cross-sectional contour line. The longitudinal sectional contour line of the housing first gradually expands and then gradually narrows from left to right. A connecting seat is detachably connected to the lower right of the outer surface of the housing. By setting the cross-sectional contour line of the housing as an arc that gradually narrows from front to back, and setting the longitudinal sectional contour line of the housing as an arc that first gradually expands and then gradually narrows from left to right, the outer surface of the housing is in an arc shape and is relatively flat as a whole, making the shape of the housing streamlined, so that the wind resistance received during the driving of the vehicle is small, and its service life is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to auto parts, and particularly to a smooth rearview mirror for a sedan. Background Art

[0002] The rearview mirrors are provided on both sides of the cab of an automobile for observing road conditions. The existing outer shells of automobile rearview mirrors have many sharp corners, resulting in large wind resistance and easy damage. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the technical problems of large wind resistance and easy damage of the existing automobile rearview mirrors, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a smooth rearview mirror for a sedan.

[0004] The present invention is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A smooth rearview mirror for a sedan includes a housing and a lens provided at the front end of the housing. The cross-sectional contour line of the housing gradually narrows from front to back, and the rear end of the cross-sectional contour line extends to the right beyond the rightmost side of the front end of the cross-sectional contour line. The longitudinal-sectional contour line of the housing first gradually expands and then gradually narrows from left to right. A connecting seat is detachably connected to the lower right of the outer surface of the housing.

[0006] Further, a first connecting rod is provided on the connecting seat. One end of the first connecting rod abuts against the connecting seat, and the other end extends from the connecting seat into the housing. A first limiting cap and a first elastic member are provided at the end of the first connecting rod that penetrates into the housing. The first elastic member abuts against the housing and the first limiting cap respectively.

[0007] Further, an installation surface is formed at the lower right of the outer surface of the housing. A first installation ring protrudes from the installation surface. The connecting seat abuts against the installation surface and is provided with a first installation groove for the first installation ring to be embedded.

[0008] Further, a plurality of first limiting strips protrude from the first installation ring inside the housing. Each of the first limiting strips extends along the radial direction of the first installation ring and is spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the first installation ring. A plurality of first limiting grooves for the corresponding first limiting strips to extend into are provided on the end face of the connecting seat opposite to the installation surface. A second limiting strip protrudes from the end face of the first installation ring opposite to the bottom of the first installation groove, and a third limiting strip that abuts against the second limiting strip protrudes from the bottom of the first installation groove.

[0009] Further, the connecting seat includes an upper connecting seat that is detachably connected to the shell and a lower connecting seat that is detachably connected to the upper connecting seat; a partition is provided in the middle of the upper and lower end openings of the upper connecting seat, a first boss is provided on the side of the partition opposite to the shell, the first boss is provided with the first mounting groove, a countersunk hole is provided on the side of the partition facing away from the shell, and a plurality of first connecting columns connected to the upper connecting seat are provided on the circumference of the countersunk hole; a second mounting ring is convexly provided on the end surface of the lower connecting seat opposite to the upper connecting seat, and a second boss is convexly provided in the second mounting ring on the lower connecting seat to cooperate with the second mounting ring to form a second mounting groove, and a plurality of guide grooves extending radially therefrom are provided on the second boss, each of the guide grooves extending outward from the center of the second boss to the outer edge of the second boss and / or extending to the outside of the second mounting ring; a groove is provided on the end surface of the lower connecting seat facing away from the upper connecting seat, and a plurality of second connecting columns connected to the lower connecting seat are provided in the groove.

[0010] Furthermore, a accommodating cavity is provided in the shell, the accommodating cavity opens at the front end of the shell, a mounting seat is provided in the accommodating cavity, a third mounting groove is provided on the end surface of the mounting seat opposite to the opening of the accommodating cavity, and the lens is at least partially embedded in the third mounting groove.

[0011] Furthermore, a first clearance space is formed between the outer peripheral side of the mounting seat and the inner wall of the shell, and the mounting seat can swing back and forth relative to the shell.

[0012] Furthermore, a fixing seat is provided in the accommodating cavity, and the mounting seat is movably connected to the fixing seat and can swing back and forth relative to the fixing seat; a second connecting rod is provided on the fixing seat, one end of the second connecting rod abuts against the fixing seat, and the other end extends from the fixing seat and passes through the fixing seat, and a second limiting cap and a second elastic member are passed through one end of the second connecting rod passing through the fixing seat, and the second elastic member abuts against the fixing seat and the second limiting cap respectively, and an assembly hole for the second connecting rod to extend into is opened on the fixing seat, and a second clearance space is formed between the assembly hole and the second connecting rod.

[0013] Further, a second limiting groove protruding forward and backward is formed on the mounting base, and a third limiting groove protruding forward and backward is formed on the fixing base. At least a part of the second limiting groove extends into the third limiting groove, and the longitudinal cross-sections of the second limiting groove and the third limiting groove are both circular. A limiting ring that abuts against the side wall of the end of the second connecting rod is provided on the second limiting groove, and a plurality of first reinforcing ribs connected to the second limiting groove are arranged at intervals on the outer peripheral side of the limiting ring. A limiting seat is provided on the end face of the third limiting groove opposite to the second limiting groove, and a fourth limiting strip extending upward is provided on the end face of the limiting seat opposite to the second limiting groove. A fourth limiting groove for the fourth limiting strip to extend into is provided on the end face of the second limiting groove opposite to the limiting seat. A rear cover is provided on the end face of the third limiting groove facing away from the second limiting groove. The rear cover protrudes forward and backward and abuts against the fixing base and the second elastic member respectively.

[0014] Further, a plurality of positioning strips extending forward and backward are convexly provided on the inner side wall of the accommodating cavity. The upper and lower ends of the fixing base abut against the inner wall of the accommodating cavity respectively, and a plurality of second reinforcing ribs are convexly provided at the rear end thereof. Each of the second reinforcing ribs is located between two positioning strips arranged on the same side and abuts against the two positioning strips.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] By setting the cross-sectional contour line of the housing as an arc that gradually narrows from front to back, and setting the longitudinal cross-sectional contour line of the housing as an arc that first gradually expands and then gradually narrows from left to right, the outer surface of the housing is an arc surface and is relatively flat as a whole, making the shape of the housing streamlined, so that the wind resistance received during the driving of the vehicle is small, and its service life is prolonged. Description of the Drawings

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the streamlined rearview mirror for a car disclosed in the embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 is a top view of the streamlined rearview mirror for a car disclosed in the embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 The front view of the streamlined rearview mirror for a sedan disclosed in the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 The partial cross-sectional view of the streamlined rearview mirror for a sedan disclosed in the embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 The perspective view of the mounting base in direction one in the disclosure of the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 The perspective view of the mounting base in direction two in the disclosure of the embodiment;

[0025] Figure 7 The perspective view of the fixing base in the disclosure of the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 8 The perspective view of the limiting seat in the disclosure of the embodiment;

[0027] Figure 9 The cross-sectional view of the streamlined rearview mirror for a sedan disclosed in the embodiment;

[0028] Figure 10 The perspective view of the housing in the disclosure of the embodiment;

[0029] Figure 11 The perspective view of the upper connecting seat in the disclosure of the embodiment;

[0030] Figure 12 The perspective view of the lower connecting seat disclosed in the embodiment. Detailed implementation manners

[0031] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] Embodiment: As Figures 1 - 12 shown, the streamlined rearview mirror for a sedan includes a housing 1 and a lens 2 provided at the front end of the housing 1. The cross-sectional contour line of the housing 1 gradually narrows from front to back, and the rear end of the cross-sectional contour line extends to the right beyond the rightmost side of the front end of the cross-sectional contour line. The longitudinal cross-sectional contour line of the housing 1 first gradually expands and then gradually narrows from left to right. A connecting seat 3 is detachably connected to the lower right of the outer surface of the housing 1. From Figure 1It can be seen that the overall shape of the housing 1 is relatively flat, and its outer surface is an arc surface. Among them, the cross-sectional contour line of the housing 1 is an arc that gradually narrows from front to back, and the longitudinal cross-sectional contour line of the housing 1 is an arc that gradually expands first and then gradually narrows from left to right. This setting makes the housing 1 streamlined, with low wind resistance and long service life during vehicle driving.

[0033] In an embodiment, in order to simplify the structure and facilitate implementation, an installation surface 101 is formed on the lower right of the outer surface of the housing 1. A first installation ring 102 protrudes from the installation surface 101. The connection seat 3 abuts against the installation surface 101 and is provided with a first installation groove 301 for the first installation ring 102 to be embedded.

[0034] In an embodiment, in order to improve the connection stability, several first limiting strips 103 protrude from the inside of the first installation ring 102 of the housing 1. Each of the first limiting strips 103 extends along the radial direction of the first installation ring 102 and is spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the first installation ring 102. A plurality of first limiting grooves 302 for each of the first limiting strips 103 to correspondingly extend into are provided on the end surface of the connection seat 3 opposite to the installation surface 101.

[0035] In an embodiment, in order to improve the connection stability, a second limiting strip 104 protrudes from the end surface of the first installation ring 102 opposite to the bottom of the first installation groove 301, and a third limiting strip 303 that abuts against the second limiting strip 104 protrudes from the bottom of the first installation groove 301.

[0036] In an embodiment, in order to simplify the structure and facilitate implementation, a first connecting rod 4 is provided on the connection seat 3. One end of the first connecting rod 4 abuts against the connection seat 3, and the other end extends from the connection seat 3 and penetrates into the housing 1. A first limiting cap 5 and a first elastic member 6 are provided on the end of the first connecting rod 4 that penetrates into the housing 1. The first elastic member 6 abuts against the housing 1 and the first limiting cap 5 respectively.

[0037] In an embodiment, in order to simplify the structure and facilitate implementation, the connection seat 3 includes an upper connection seat 304 detachably connected to the housing 1 and a lower connection seat 305 detachably connected to the upper connection seat 304.

[0038] In one embodiment, in order to simplify the structure and facilitate implementation, the upper and lower ends of the upper connecting seat 304 are open and a partition 306 is provided in the middle, the partition 306 is provided with a first boss 307 on the side opposite to the shell 1, the first boss 307 is provided with the first mounting groove 301, the partition 306 is provided with a countersunk hole 308 on the side facing away from the shell 1, and the partition 306 is provided with a plurality of first connecting columns 309 connected to the upper connecting seat 304 in the circumferential direction of the countersunk hole 308.

[0039] In one embodiment, in order to simplify the structure and facilitate implementation, a second mounting ring 310 is convexly provided on the end face of the lower connecting seat 305 opposite to the upper connecting seat 304, and a second boss 312 is convexly provided on the lower connecting seat 305 inside the second mounting ring 310 to cooperate with the second mounting ring 310 to form a second mounting groove 311, and a plurality of guide grooves 313 extending radially thereof are formed on the second boss 312, and each guide groove 313 extends outward from the center of the second boss 312 to the outer edge of the second boss 312 and / or extends to the outside of the second mounting ring 310.

[0040] In one implementation mode, in order to simplify the structure and facilitate implementation, a groove 314 is formed on the end surface of the lower connecting seat 305 facing away from the upper connecting seat 304 , and a plurality of second connecting columns 315 connected to the lower connecting seat 305 are formed in the groove 314 .

[0041] In one embodiment, in order to simplify the structure and facilitate implementation, a accommodating cavity 105 is provided in the shell 1, and the accommodating cavity 105 opens at the front end of the shell 1. A mounting seat 7 is provided in the accommodating cavity 105. A third mounting groove 71 is provided on the end surface of the mounting seat 7 opposite to the opening of the accommodating cavity 105, and the lens 2 is at least partially embedded in the third mounting groove 71.

[0042] In one embodiment, in order to improve the flexibility of use, a first clearance space (not shown in the figure) is formed between the outer peripheral side of the mounting seat 7 and the inner wall of the shell 1, and the mounting seat 7 can swing back and forth relative to the shell 1.

[0043] In one implementation mode, in order to simplify the structure and facilitate implementation, a fixing seat 8 is provided in the accommodating cavity 105 , and the mounting seat 7 is movably connected to the fixing seat 8 and can swing back and forth relative to the fixing seat 8 .

[0044] In one embodiment, in order to simplify the structure and facilitate implementation, a second connecting rod 9 is provided on the mounting seat 7, one end of the second connecting rod 9 abuts against the mounting seat 7, and the other end extends from the mounting seat 7 through the fixed seat 8. The second connecting rod 9 passes through one end of the fixed seat 8 and is provided with a second limiting cap 10 and a second elastic member 11, and the second elastic member 11 abuts against the fixed seat 8 and the second limiting cap 10 respectively. An assembly hole (not marked in the figure) for the second connecting rod 9 to extend into is opened on the fixed seat 8, and a second makeshift space (not marked in the figure) is formed between the assembly hole and the second connecting rod 9.

[0045] In one embodiment, in order to improve the stability of assembly, the mounting seat 7 is provided with a second limiting groove 72 protruding from the front to the back, and the fixing seat 8 is provided with a third limiting groove 81 protruding from the front to the back, and the second limiting groove 72 at least partially extends into the third limiting groove 81, and the longitudinal cross-sections of the second limiting groove 72 and the third limiting groove 81 are both circular.

[0046] In one embodiment, in order to improve the stability of the connection, a limiting ring 73 is provided on the second limiting groove 72 to abut against the end side wall of the second connecting rod 9, and a plurality of first reinforcing ribs 74 connected to the second limiting groove 72 are provided on the outer circumference of the limiting ring 73.

[0047] In one embodiment, in order to improve the stability of the connection, a limiting seat 12 is provided on the end face of the third limiting groove 81 opposite to the second limiting groove 72, a fourth limiting strip 121 extending from bottom to top is provided on the end face of the limiting seat 12 opposite to the second limiting groove 72, a fourth limiting groove 75 for the fourth limiting strip 121 to extend into is provided on the end face of the second limiting groove 72 opposite to the limiting seat 12, a fifth limiting strip (not marked in the figure) extending from left to right is convexly provided on the side of the limiting seat 12 facing away from the second limiting groove 72, and a fifth limiting groove (not marked in the figure) for the fifth limiting strip to extend into is provided on the fixed seat 8.

[0048] In one embodiment, in order to improve the stability of the connection, a rear cover 13 is provided on the end surface of the third limiting groove 81 facing away from the second limiting groove 72. The rear cover 13 protrudes from the front to the back and abuts against the fixing seat 8 and the second elastic member 11 respectively.

[0049] In one embodiment, in order to improve the stability of the connection, a plurality of positioning strips 106 extending from the front to the back are protruded on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 105, and the upper and lower ends of the fixing seat 8 are respectively abutted against the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 105, and a plurality of second reinforcing ribs 82 are protruded at the rear end thereof, and each of the second reinforcing ribs 82 is located between two of the positioning strips 106 arranged on the same side and abuts against the two positioning strips 106.

[0050] It should be understood that in the present invention, terms such as "first" and "second" are used to describe various information, but this information should not be limited to these terms, and these terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, "first" information may also be referred to as "second" information, and similarly, "second" information may also be referred to as "first" information. In addition, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center of the circle", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0051] As described above, one or more embodiments are provided in combination with specific content, and it is not determined that the specific implementation of the present invention is only limited to these descriptions. Any approximation, similarity to the method, structure, etc. of the present invention, or several technical deductions or substitutions made under the premise of the inventive concept of the present invention should be regarded as within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A streamlined rearview mirror for a sedan, comprising a housing and a lens provided at the front end of the housing, characterized in that, The cross-sectional profile of the shell gradually narrows from front to back, the rear end of the cross-sectional profile extends rightward and extends out of the rightmost side of the front end of the cross-sectional profile, the longitudinal section profile of the shell gradually expands and then gradually narrows from left to right, and the shell is detachably connected to a connecting seat at the lower right side of its outer surface; The housing has a receiving cavity opened in it, the receiving cavity opens at the front end of the housing, a mounting seat is provided in the receiving cavity, a third mounting groove is opened on the end surface of the mounting seat opposite to the opening of the receiving cavity, and the lens is at least partially embedded in the third mounting groove; A first clearance space is formed between the outer peripheral side of the mounting seat and the inner wall of the shell, and the mounting seat can swing forward and backward relative to the shell; A fixing seat is provided in the accommodating cavity, and the mounting seat is movably connected to the fixing seat and can swing forward and backward relative to the fixing seat; The mounting seat is provided with a second connecting rod, one end of the second connecting rod abuts against the mounting seat, and the other end extends from the mounting seat through the fixing seat, and one end of the second connecting rod passing through the fixing seat is provided with a second limiting cap and a second elastic member, and the second elastic member abuts against the fixing seat and the second limiting cap respectively, and the fixing seat is provided with an assembly hole for the second connecting rod to extend into, and a second clearance space is formed between the assembly hole and the second connecting rod; The mounting seat is provided with a second limiting groove protruding from the front to the rear, the fixing seat is provided with a third limiting groove protruding from the front to the rear, the second limiting groove at least partially extends into the third limiting groove, and the longitudinal cross-sections of the second limiting groove and the third limiting groove are both circular; The second limiting groove is provided with a limiting ring which abuts against the end side wall of the second connecting rod, and the outer circumference of the limiting ring is provided with a plurality of first reinforcing ribs connected to the second limiting groove; A limiting seat is provided on the end surface of the third limiting groove opposite to the second limiting groove, a fourth limiting strip extending from bottom to top is provided on the end surface of the limiting seat opposite to the second limiting groove, and a fourth limiting groove is provided on the end surface of the second limiting groove opposite to the limiting seat for the fourth limiting strip to extend into; A rear cover is provided on the end surface of the third limiting groove facing away from the second limiting groove. The rear cover protrudes from the front to the back and abuts against the fixing seat and the second elastic member respectively.

2. The streamlined rearview mirror for a sedan according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first connecting rod is provided on the connecting seat, one end of the first connecting rod abuts against the connecting seat, and the other end extends from the connecting seat and penetrates into the shell. A first limiting cap and a first elastic member are provided on the end of the first connecting rod that penetrates into the shell, and the first elastic member abuts against the shell and the first limiting cap respectively.

3. The streamlined rearview mirror for a sedan according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The shell is formed with a mounting surface at the lower right side of its outer surface, and a first mounting ring is convexly provided on the mounting surface. The connecting seat abuts against the mounting surface and is provided with a first mounting groove for the first mounting ring to be embedded.

4. The streamlined rearview mirror for a sedan according to claim 3, characterized in that, The housing is convexly provided with a plurality of first limiting strips inside the first mounting ring. Each of the first limiting strips extends along the radial direction of the first mounting ring and is spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the first mounting ring. The end face of the connecting seat opposite to the mounting surface is provided with a plurality of first limiting grooves for the corresponding insertion of the first limiting strips. The end face of the first mounting ring opposite to the bottom of the first mounting groove is convexly provided with a second limiting strip, and the bottom of the first mounting groove is convexly provided with a third limiting strip that abuts against the second limiting strip.

5. The streamlined rearview mirror for a sedan according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting seat includes an upper connecting seat detachably connected to the housing and a lower connecting seat detachably connected to the upper connecting seat. The upper connecting seat has openings at the upper and lower ends and is provided with a partition in the middle. One side of the partition facing the housing is provided with a first boss, and the first mounting groove is formed on the first boss. A counterbore is formed on the side of the partition facing away from the housing, and a plurality of first connecting columns connected to the upper connecting seat are provided at the circumference of the counterbore. The end face of the lower connecting seat opposite to the upper connecting seat is convexly provided with a second mounting ring. The lower connecting seat is convexly provided with a second boss inside the second mounting ring, and the second boss and the second mounting ring cooperate to form a second mounting groove. A plurality of guiding grooves extending along the radial direction are formed on the second boss, and each of the guiding grooves extends from the center of the second boss outward to the outer edge of the second boss and / or extends outside the second mounting ring. The end face of the lower connecting seat facing away from the upper connecting seat is provided with a groove, and a plurality of second connecting columns connected to the lower connecting seat are provided in the groove.

6. The streamlined rearview mirror for a sedan according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of positioning strips extending from front to back are convexly provided on the inner side wall of the accommodating cavity. The upper and lower ends of the fixing seat respectively abut against the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and a plurality of second reinforcing ribs are convexly provided at the rear end thereof. Each of the second reinforcing ribs is located between two positioning strips arranged on the same side and abuts against the two positioning strips.

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