Memory module, actuator, rearview device, and vehicle

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a memory module (200) is provided for use with an actuator (100) for a rearview device (10) for a vehicle (1), wherein the rearview device (10) includes at least one rearview element (12) that is pivotable about at least one pivot axis, and the memory module (200) is adapted to determine at least one pivot angle of the rearview device (10) and / or the at least one rearview element (12) and to store the determined at least one pivot angle. Furthermore, an actuator, a rearview device, a vehicle having such a memory module, and a method for manufacturing such a memory module are also provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a memory module for use with an actuator for a rearview device of a vehicle, an actuator having such a memory module, a rearview device having such an actuator, a vehicle having such a rearview device, and a method for manufacturing such a memory module. Background Art

[0002] Rearview devices, such as exterior mirrors, provide the driver with a view to the side or rear of the vehicle. In certain driving situations, such as parking, the driver needs to have visibility not only to the side or rear of the vehicle but also downward. Furthermore, it is necessary to provide various viewing angles, depending on the driver's needs.

[0003] In order to provide the vehicle with a field of view in various directions, a rear view element (eg, a reflector element, a display unit, or a camera device) attached to the rear view device may be pivotable. The rear view device may include an actuator that operates to pivot the rear view element.

[0004] A driving mechanism for driving the actuator may include a driving motor and a gear structure operated by receiving power from the driving motor.

[0005] To return the rearview device's rearward field of view to its original state after pivoting, the actuator may include a memory module for acquiring, storing, providing, and controlling the tilt angle of the rearview element. To connect to the drive mechanism, the memory module is typically configured with small components. Consequently, manufacturing such a small memory module is complex, and this complexity increases its size and reduces the efficiency of the manufacturing process. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings and other shortcomings inherent in the prior art, the object of the present disclosure is to further develop memory modules to overcome at least some of these shortcomings. In particular, the object is to provide a miniaturized memory module, an actuator having such a memory module, and a method for manufacturing such a memory module.

[0007] According to the present disclosure, this object is achieved by the features of the technical solution claimed in the present disclosure. Further preferred embodiments claimed in the present disclosure are also described.

[0008] Therefore, the memory module of the present disclosure is suitable for use with an actuator of a rearview device for a vehicle, wherein the rearview device includes at least one rearview element pivotable about at least one pivot axis, and the memory module is suitable for determining at least one pivot angle of the rearview device and / or the at least one rearview element, and for storing the at least one pivot angle determined. The pivot angle can be determined by identifying any value of the pivot angle (e.g., the position of a gear) and can therefore be determined directly or indirectly by, for example, sensing the state of a gear element. In some cases, it may be necessary to determine two pivot angles, for example for the left / right and up / down directions. In addition, multiple pivot angles can be stored depending on the driving situation or stored configuration (e.g., a configuration associated with a specific driver).

[0009] In one embodiment, the memory module may be further adapted to: control an actuator to adjust the pivot position of the rearview device and / or the at least one rearview element; read the at least one stored pivot angle; and / or transmit the at least one stored pivot angle, preferably to a control unit that controls the actuator. In another embodiment, the at least one pivot angle may be transmitted to a control unit that controls the actuator. The control function may be implemented by an electric motor. The read function may be implemented via an interface, such as a USB port or the like, that can read the at least one stored value.

[0010] In yet another embodiment, the memory module may further include: a memory gear; a contact member; a circuit board; a support member; a sealing element; and / or a gasket.

[0011] The present disclosure further provides that the memory gear may include a concavely formed receiving area and a first hole, and / or be configured to engage with an auxiliary gear of the actuator.The memory gear may include a memory gear area for engaging the auxiliary gear on its outer surface.

[0012] In addition, the present disclosure also proposes that the contact member can be arranged at the receiving area; the circuit board can include a conductor for electrically contacting the contact member; the circuit board can provide a second hole that is preferably aligned with the first hole; the gasket can be arranged above the contact member at the receiving area; and / or the support member can provide an insertion portion that is inserted into the first hole and supports the circuit board, wherein preferably, the insertion portion is inserted into the second hole.

[0013] In another embodiment, the sealing element can be arranged below the contact member in the receiving area; the sealing element, contact member and gasket can be primary fixed to the storage gear, and the support member can be secondarily fixed to the fixed storage gear; and / or the sealing element can be an O-ring.

[0014] The present disclosure also proposes that the molded portion formed at one end of the insertion portion may be formed by welding, and / or the molded portion may have a larger diameter than the first hole, thereby preventing the insertion portion from being separated from the first hole.

[0015] Furthermore, the receiving area may include a first protrusion formed adjacent to the first hole and may have a curved shape, wherein the first protrusion may be adapted to surround and / or cover at least a portion of the side and upper portion of the O-ring, at least a portion of the side and upper portion of the contact member, and at least a portion of the side and upper portion of the gasket.

[0016] Furthermore, the present disclosure provides an actuator for a rearview device comprising at least one memory module as outlined above.

[0017] In another embodiment according to the present disclosure, the actuator may further include: a lower housing; a driving mechanism; an upper cover and a retainer.

[0018] The present disclosure also proposes that the actuator can be suitable for pivoting the rearview device and / or at least one rearview element; the actuator includes a connecting member, which is preferably connected to the retainer and the upper cover; and / or the lower shell can have an accommodating space formed inside and / or have a bowl shape; the drive mechanism can be arranged in the accommodating space; the retainer can be suitable for surrounding the outer surface of the lower shell and connected to the drive gear; and / or the memory module can be included in the drive mechanism.

[0019] In another embodiment, the drive mechanism may include a drive motor, a clutch gear, and / or a drive gear.

[0020] In yet another embodiment, the clutch gear may include a shaft, a pinion gear disposed at one side of the shaft, a main gear disposed adjacent to the pinion gear and configured to receive power from a drive motor, and an auxiliary gear disposed at an end on the other side of the shaft.

[0021] In another embodiment, the drive gear may be configured to operate in engagement with the pinion gear and rotationally move along the inner surface of the lower housing.

[0022] It is further proposed that the sensing function of the memory module (determining the at least one pivoting angle) can be adapted to determine the range of movement of the drive gear.

[0023] Furthermore, the present disclosure provides a rearview device for a vehicle comprising at least one memory module as outlined above; and / or at least one actuator as outlined above. According to another embodiment, the rearview device may comprise at least one rearview element.

[0024] In another embodiment, the at least one rearview element may comprise at least one mirror element, a display unit and / or a camera arrangement; and / or at least one control unit, preferably comprising a processor and preferably adapted to control the at least one memory module.

[0025] It is further proposed that the rearview device may be provided in the form of an outer reflector. According to another embodiment, the outer reflector may comprise a housing, wherein preferably the at least one memory module and / or the at least one actuator are arranged in the housing.

[0026] Furthermore, the present disclosure provides a vehicle comprising at least one memory module as outlined above; at least one actuator as outlined above; and / or at least one rearview device as outlined above; wherein the vehicle further comprises at least one control unit, the at least one control unit preferably comprising a processor and preferably being adapted to control the at least one memory module.

[0027] The vehicle may include a processor electrically connected to the memory module, or the processor may be included in the rearview device. The processor may obtain an electrical signal reflecting an electrical characteristic (e.g., a change in current between the contact member and the conductor) from the memory module. The processor may be configured to determine a pivot angle of the rearview element based on the electrical signal obtained from the memory module.

[0028] In addition, the present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing the memory module outlined above, wherein the method includes the following steps: providing a memory gear including a recessed receiving area; primarily fixing the sealing element, the contact member and the gasket to the memory gear in the receiving area so that the sealing member, the contact member and the gasket are arranged in sequence in the receiving area; connecting the circuit board and the support member; and secondarily fixing the primarily fixed memory gear and the connected support member.

[0029] According to another embodiment, it is further proposed that the step of primary fixing includes arranging the sealing element, the contact member and the gasket in the receiving area so that at least a part of the side and upper part of the sealing element, the contact member and the gasket is surrounded by a first protrusion, which is formed by welding around the first hole; the step of secondary fixing includes forming a molded part at the edge area of the insertion part by welding; and / or the step of connecting the circuit board and the support member includes inserting the insertion part into a second hole formed in the circuit board.

[0030] The auxiliary gear can be driven according to the operation of the driving mechanism, and the memory gear can engage with the auxiliary gear. The area where the contact member and the conductor contact each other can change according to the rotation of the memory gear. Therefore, the electrical characteristics or signals (e.g., the current between the contact member and the conductor) can change according to the rotation of the memory gear.

[0031] The rearview device may include a processor electrically connected to a memory module. Alternatively, the processor may be included in the vehicle. The processor may receive an electrical signal (e.g., a change in current between a contact member and a conductor) from the memory module. The processor may determine the pivot angle of the rearview element based on the electrical signal received from the memory module.

[0032] The rearview device may include a processor electrically connected to a memory module. The processor may obtain an electrical signal (e.g., a change in current between the contact member and the conductor) from the memory module. The processor may determine the pivot angle of the rearview element based on the electrical signal obtained from the memory module.

[0033] According to another embodiment, it is further proposed that the step of secondary fixing may include forming a molded portion at an edge area of the insertion part by welding; the step of primary fixing may also include arranging the sealing element, the contact member and the gasket in the receiving area so that at least a part of the side and upper part of the sealing member, the contact member and the gasket is surrounded by a first protrusion formed by welding around the first hole; and / or the step of connecting the circuit board and the support member may include inserting the insertion part into a second hole formed in the circuit board.

[0034] According to one embodiment, a memory module may include: a memory gear, which includes a recessed receiving area and a first hole and is configured to engage with an auxiliary gear of an actuator; a contact member arranged at the receiving area; a circuit board, which includes a conductor for electrically contacting the contact member; a support member, which has an insertion portion inserted into the first hole and supports the circuit board; an O-ring arranged below the contact member in the receiving area; and a gasket arranged above the contact member, wherein the O-ring, the contact member and the gasket are primarily fixed to the memory gear, and the support member is secondarily fixed to the fixed memory gear.

[0035] Furthermore, the present disclosure provides an actuator for a rearview device such as an exterior mirror, the actuator including at least one memory module.

[0036] In another embodiment, the actuator includes: a lower housing having an accommodating space formed therein and having a bowl shape; a drive mechanism disposed in the accommodating space, wherein the drive mechanism includes: a drive motor; a clutch gear including a shaft, a pinion disposed at one side of the shaft, a main gear disposed adjacent to the pinion and configured to receive power from the drive motor, and an auxiliary gear disposed at an end portion of the other side of the shaft; a drive gear configured to operate in engagement with the pinion and to rotationally move along an inner surface of the lower housing; and a storage A storage module, the storage module is suitable for at least partially engaging with the auxiliary gear and is configured to determine the movement range of the driving gear; and a retainer, the retainer is suitable for surrounding the outer surface of the lower shell and connected to the driving gear; wherein the storage module includes: a storage gear, the storage gear includes a recessed receiving area and a first hole, and is configured to engage with the auxiliary gear; a contact member arranged at the receiving area; a circuit board, the circuit board includes a conductor for electrically contacting the contact member; and a support member, the support member having an insertion portion inserted into the first hole and supporting the circuit board.

[0037] Furthermore, the present disclosure provides a rearview device for a vehicle, the rearview device comprising at least one memory module as outlined above and / or at least one actuator as outlined above.

[0038] Furthermore, the present disclosure provides an exterior mirror for a vehicle, the exterior mirror comprising at least one memory module as outlined above and / or at least one actuator as outlined above.

[0039] In another embodiment, the outer reflector comprises a housing, wherein the at least one memory module and / or the at least one actuator are arranged in the housing.

[0040] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided an exterior reflector for a vehicle, the exterior reflector comprising: a housing; an actuator, the actuator being arranged in the housing, wherein the actuator comprises: a lower housing having an accommodation space formed inside and having a bowl shape; a drive mechanism, the drive mechanism being arranged in the accommodation space, wherein the drive mechanism comprises: a drive motor; a clutch gear, the clutch gear comprising a shaft, a pinion arranged at one side of the shaft, a main gear arranged adjacent to the pinion and configured to receive power from the drive motor, and an auxiliary gear arranged at an end portion of the other side of the shaft; the drive gear, the drive gear being adapted to engage with the pinion gear The drive gear is adapted to be at least partially engaged with the auxiliary gear and to determine the range of movement of the drive gear; and a retainer adapted to surround the outer surface of the lower housing and to be connected to the drive gear, wherein the memory module comprises: a memory gear comprising a recessed receiving area and a hole and configured to engage with the auxiliary gear; a contact member arranged at the receiving area; a circuit board comprising a conductor for electrically contacting the contact member; and a support member having an insertion portion inserted into the first hole and supporting the circuit board.

[0041] Furthermore, the present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing the memory module outlined above, comprising: preparing a memory gear including a recessed receiving area; primary securing the sealing element, the contact member, and a gasket to the memory gear in the receiving area such that the sealing member, the contact member, and the gasket are sequentially arranged in the receiving area; coupling a circuit board and a support member; and secondary securing the primary secured memory gear and the coupled support member. Preferred embodiments of the method are further described.

[0042] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an exterior reflector for a vehicle, comprising: a housing; an actuator, the actuator being arranged in the housing and having a lower shell, the lower shell having an accommodating space formed therein and having a bowl shape; a drive mechanism, the drive mechanism being arranged in the accommodating space and having a drive motor; a transmission gear, the transmission gear comprising a shaft, a pinion arranged at one side of the shaft, a main gear arranged adjacent to the pinion and configured to receive power from the drive motor, and an auxiliary gear arranged at an end portion of the other side of the shaft; the drive gear being configured to operate in engagement with the pinion and to move along the The inner surface of the lower shell body is rotationally moved; and a memory module, the memory module is suitable for at least partially engaging with the auxiliary gear and determining the moving range of the driving gear; and a retainer, the retainer is suitable for surrounding the outer surface of the lower shell body and connected to the driving gear; wherein, the memory module includes: a memory gear, the memory gear having a recessed receiving area and a through hole, and is configured to engage with the auxiliary gear; a contact member, the contact member is arranged at the receiving area; a circuit board, the circuit board includes a conductor for electrically contacting the contact member; and a support member for supporting the connecting portion inserted into the through hole and the circuit board.

[0043] According to various embodiments, there is provided a method for manufacturing a memory module, in which two-step fixing is performed, and thus manufacturing efficiency of the memory module can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein:

[0045] Figure 1 is an embodiment of a rearview device in the form of an external reflector according to the present disclosure, wherein an actuator according to the present disclosure is installed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 2 An actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0047] Figure 3 is a perspective view of an actuator according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 4 is a top view of an actuator according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of an actuator according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0050] Figure 6 is a view illustrating a driving mechanism according to various embodiments of the present disclosure on a first side.

[0051] Figure 7 is a view illustrating a driving mechanism according to various embodiments of the present disclosure on a second side.

[0052] Figure 8 are views illustrating a driving gear and a clutch gear according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0053] Figure 9 is an example of implementation of a drive mechanism to which a memory module is coupled according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0054] Figure 10 are front and cross-sectional views of a memory module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0055] Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating a process of manufacturing a memory module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0056] Figure 12 is a flowchart illustrating a method for manufacturing a memory module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] Through the following detailed description related to the accompanying drawings, the aforementioned objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent. However, various modifications can be applied to the present disclosure, and the present disclosure can have various embodiments. Hereinafter, the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings will be described in detail.

[0058] In the drawings, the thickness of layers and regions may be exaggerated for clarity. When an element or layer is indicated as being "on" or "above" another element or layer, this includes the case where another layer or element is interposed therebetween as well as the case where the element or layer is directly above the other element or layer. In principle, similar reference numerals denote similar elements throughout the specification. In the following description, similar reference numerals are used to denote elements having the same function within the same concept shown in the drawings of each embodiment.

[0059] When the detailed description of known functions or configurations related to the present disclosure is deemed to be unnecessary to obscure the main points of the present disclosure, its detailed description will be omitted. Moreover, the ordinal numbers (e.g., first, second, etc.) used in the description herein are merely identifiers for distinguishing one element from another.

[0060] In addition, the terms “module” and “unit” used to refer to elements in the following description are given or used in combination only in consideration of convenience in writing the specification, and the terms themselves do not have different meanings or roles.

[0061] In addition, the use of singular terms, such as "a", "an", should not be construed as limiting the number of components or the details of a particular component. In addition, various terms and / or phrases describing or indicating position or directional references, such as but not limited to "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "forward", "backward", "end", "outer", "inner", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", etc., may refer to one or more specific components as typically viewed from a user's vantage point during use or operation, and such terms and / or phrases should not be construed as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for describing the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. In addition, the suffixes "region", "portion", "unit" of the components used in the following description are given or mixed only for convenience in writing the specification and do not have mutually distinguishing meanings or functions.

[0062] The present disclosure relates to a memory module, an actuator for pivoting a rearview device (e.g., an exterior mirror for a vehicle) or a rearview element (e.g., a camera device or a mirror element), an exterior mirror, and a method for manufacturing a memory module.

[0063] Hereinafter, an actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be generally described.

[0064] Figure 1 is an embodiment of a rearview device according to the present disclosure, wherein an actuator according to the present disclosure is installed according to the present disclosure. Figure 1 In an embodiment, the rearview device is an external reflector. Figure 2 An actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0065] The following will refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 Provide a description.

[0066] The actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can be mounted on an exterior reflector 10 disposed on the exterior of the vehicle 1. Here, the exterior reflector 10 can include a rearview element 12 that provides a rearward field of view to the driver and a housing 11 that houses the rearview element 12. For example, the rearview element 12 can be a reflector. Alternatively, the rearview element 12 can be implemented as a display that outputs an image obtained by capturing the surrounding area of the vehicle 1. In other embodiments, the rearview element is a camera. However, for ease of description, the following will primarily describe an embodiment in which the rearview element 11 is implemented as a reflector.

[0067] In this disclosure, for ease of description, the exterior reflector 10 for the vehicle 1 will be described. However, the exterior reflector 10 in this disclosure is not limited to the vehicle 1 but may be applied to various transport units, such as two-wheeled mobile devices (e.g., motorcycles).

[0068] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an actuator 100 may be installed in an exterior mirror 10 for a vehicle 1 to perform an operation for pivoting the exterior mirror 10 for the vehicle 1. For example, the actuator 100 may be housed in a housing 11 of the exterior mirror 10 to provide power for pivoting a rearview element 12 mounted on the exterior mirror 10.

[0069] The actuator 100 can be operated to pivot the rearview element 12 in all directions relative to the surface on which the rearview element 12 is disposed. For example, when the rearview element 12 is tilted parallel to the zy axis in the initial state, the actuator 100 can rotate the rearview element 12 relative to all of the y axis, the x axis, and the z axis.

[0070] In the following description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the -x-axis direction may refer to the traveling direction of the vehicle 1. For example, the x-axis direction may refer to the rear of the vehicle 1. In addition, the y-axis direction may refer to the lateral direction of the vehicle 1. For example, the +y-axis direction may refer to the right direction of the vehicle 1, and the -y-axis direction may refer to the left direction of the vehicle 1. In addition, the z-axis direction may refer to the upper direction or the lower direction of the vehicle 1. For example, the -z-axis direction may refer to the lower direction of the vehicle 1, and the +z-axis direction may refer to the upper direction of the vehicle 1.

[0071] Figures 3 to 5 1 are views of the actuator 100 at various angles according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 is a perspective view of an actuator 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0072] Figure 4 is a top view of the actuator 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of an actuator 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0073] Reference Figures 3 to 5 The actuator 100 may include a lower shell 120, a driving mechanism 140 housed in the lower shell 120, an upper cover 160 shielding at least a portion of the lower shell 120, a retainer 180 adapted to at least partially surround the lower shell 120, and all or some of the connecting members 190, which are connected to the retainer 180 and are configured to operate by receiving power from the driving mechanism 140. Figures 3 to 5 The actuator 100 may have Figure 1 and Figure 2The actuator 100 has the same or similar configuration.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the lower housing 120 may provide a space in which the driving mechanism 140 may be accommodated. For example, the lower housing 120 may have a bowl shape with an accommodation space 121 formed therein, and the driving mechanism 140 may be arranged in the accommodation space 121. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower housing 120 may be formed such that the width of the upper side (+x-axis direction) is greater than the width of the lower side (-x-axis direction).

[0075] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the drive mechanism 140 may include a drive motor 142 and a drive gear 150. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the drive motor 142 may include a first drive motor 142a and a second drive motor 142b. However, it should be understood that the illustrated embodiment is exemplary and may include fewer or more drive motors. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the drive motor 142 may be powered by an external power source (e.g., Figure 1 The internal power supply of the vehicle 1) supplies power to the drive motor 142 for operation.

[0076] In one embodiment according to the present disclosure, the drive mechanism 140 may include a drive gear 150 that operates to pivot the rearview element 12 (eg, Figure 2 The rear-view element 12). For example, the drive gear 150 may include a first drive gear 150a and a second drive gear 150b. The first drive gear 150a can be operated by receiving power from the first drive motor 142a, and the second drive gear 150b can be operated by receiving power from the second drive motor 142b. The first drive gear 150a and the second drive gear 150b are symmetrical to each other, and unless otherwise specified, the description of the first drive gear 150 can be applied to the second drive gear 150b. Hereinafter, for ease of description, the operation of the first drive gear 150a will be primarily described.

[0077] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the drive mechanism 140 may include a mechanism for determining and storing the rearview element 12 (e.g., Figure 2 The memory module 200 may include a first memory module 200a for determining and storing a pivot angle associated with the first drive motor 142a and the first drive gear 150a and a second memory module 200b for determining and storing a pivot angle associated with the second drive motor 142b and the second drive gear 150b. As described below, the memory module 200 may be connected to a clutch gear 148 (e.g., a clutch gear 148 included in the drive mechanism 140). Figures 6 to 8 The first clutch gear 148a) and the pivot angle corresponding to the rotation of the clutch gear 148 can be determined.

[0078] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the upper cover 160 may be disposed on the upper portion of the lower housing 120 and may shield the accommodating space 121. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the upper cover 160 may include an opening region 162 for providing a moving path for the driving gear 150. For example, the opening region 162 may include a first opening region 162a through which the first driving gear 150a passes, and a second opening region 162b through which the second driving gear 150b passes.

[0079] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the retainer 180 may be adapted to at least partially surround the outer surface of the lower housing 120. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the retainer 180 may have an annular shape. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the retainer 180 is observed from the side surface (e.g., the y-axis direction or the z-axis direction), the width of the lower side (-x-axis direction) may be formed to be smaller than the width of the upper side (+x-axis direction). For example, when observed from the side surface (e.g., the y-axis direction or the z-axis direction), the retainer 180 and the lower housing 120 may have shapes corresponding to each other. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width (or diameter) of a portion of the retainer 180 (e.g., the upper portion (+x-axis direction)) in the horizontal direction (y-axis or z-axis) may be greater than the width of the widest horizontal direction (y-axis or z-axis) of the lower housing 120. In addition, the width of another portion (e.g., the lower portion (-x-axis direction)) of the holder 180 in the horizontal direction (y-axis or z-axis) may be smaller than the width of at least a portion (+x-axis direction) of the upper portion of the lower housing 120. Therefore, after the holder 180 and the lower housing 120 are assembled, the lower housing 120 can be prevented from being separated in the lower vertical direction (-x-axis direction) of the holder 180.

[0080] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the holder 180 may be operably connected to the drive gear 150. For example, the holder 180 may be connected to each of the first drive gear 150a and the second drive gear 150b, and may be pivoted relative to a horizontal plane (e.g., a yz plane, e.g., a surface of the rearview element 12) in response to the operation of the first drive gear 150 and the second drive gear 150b. Since the first drive gear 150a and the second drive gear 150b are arranged at right angles to each other, the holder 180 may be pivoted in all directions relative to the horizontal plane (yz plane). In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the holder 180 may be connected to the rearview element 12 (e.g., Figure 2 ), and the rear viewing element can pivot corresponding to the operation of the retainer 180.

[0081] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a connecting member 190 may be operably connected between the upper cover 160 and the holder 180. For example, the central portion of the connecting member 190 may be rotatably connected to the central area of the upper cover 160, and both edges of the connecting member 190 may be connected to the holder 180. Since a portion of the connecting member 190 (e.g., connected to the central area of the upper cover 160) is supported by the upper cover 160, the holder 180 can be stably pivoted.

[0082] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first driving gear 150a and the second driving gear 150b may be adapted to form a specified angle with respect to a horizontal surface (eg, zy plane) of an upper region of the holder 180. Figure 2 The rearview element 12 of the actuator 100 is arranged above the retainer 180, so the zy plane can refer to a surface parallel to the surface of the rearview element 12. For example, the specified angle can be approximately a right angle. As another example, the angle formed by the axis x1 extending from the center point C of the width-direction plane (zy plane) of the actuator 100 to one end of the first drive gear 150a and the axis x2 extending from the center point C to one end of the second drive gear 150b can be expressed as a right angle. As will be described later, the first drive gear 150a can rotate about a direction parallel to the axis x2, and the second drive gear 150b can rotate about a direction parallel to the axis x1. For example, the axis x1 can be the same axis as the y-axis, and the axis x2 can be the same axis as the z-axis. As another example, the axis x1 can be the same axis as the z-axis, and the axis x2 can be the same axis as the y-axis.

[0083] Figures 6 to 9 An embodiment of a drive mechanism according to the present disclosure is shown. Figure 6 is a view showing a driving mechanism 140 on a first side according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; Figure 7 is a view showing the driving mechanism 140 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure on the second side; Figure 8 1 is a view illustrating a driving gear 150 and a clutch gear 148 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 9 is an embodiment of the driving mechanism 140 coupled with the memory module 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0084] Reference Figures 6 to 9In the embodiment of the present invention, the drive mechanism 140 may include at least some of the first drive motor 142a, the first transmission gear 144a, the first clutch gear 148a, the first drive gear 150a, and the first memory module 200a. In other words, the drive mechanism 140 may be said to include the first drive mechanism 140a (a drive mechanism associated with the first drive motor 142a) and the second drive mechanism 140b (e.g., a drive mechanism associated with the second drive motor 142b). In the above embodiment, the drive mechanism 140 (e.g., Figure 5 The description of the drive mechanism 140) can be applied to Figures 6 to 8 The driving mechanism 140 is provided.

[0085] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first drive motor 142a may include a first terminal 142a-1 and a first output gear 143a. The first terminal 142a-1 may be electrically connected to the outside of the first drive motor 142a (e.g., an internal power supply of the vehicle 1) to receive power to operate the first drive motor 142a. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first terminal 142a-1 may be connected to a first output gear 143a disposed on the lower housing 120 (e.g., Figure 5 The first output gear 143a may transmit the power of the first driving motor 142a to other components.

[0086] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first transmission gear 144a can be connected to the first output gear 143a. In addition, the first transmission gear 144a can be connected to the first clutch gear 148a. In other words, the first transmission gear 144a can connect the first output gear 143a and the first clutch gear 148a. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first transmission gear 144a may include a first transmission portion 144a-1 for connecting to the first output gear 143a and a second transmission portion 144a-2 for connecting to the first clutch gear 148a. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first transmission portion 144a-1 and the second transmission portion 144a-2 can transmit power in different directions, or can transmit power in the same direction. For example, the first transmission portion 144a-1 can be configured as a spur gear or a helical gear, and the second transmission portion 144a-2 can be configured as a worm gear.

[0087] According to various embodiments, the first clutch gear 148a may include a first portion 148a-1 for receiving power from the first transmission gear 144a and a second portion 148a-2 for engaging at least a portion of the first drive gear 150a. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first portion 148a-1 may be configured as a spur gear or a helical gear to engage the second portion 148a-2. Alternatively, the second portion 148a-2 may be configured as a pinion gear to engage the first drive gear 150a. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first portion 148a-1 and the second portion 148a-2 may share the same axis but have different diameters. For example, the second portion 148a-2 configured as a pinion gear may have a smaller diameter than the first portion 148a-1. When categorized by size, the first portion 148a-1 may be referred to as a main gear, while the second portion 148a-2 may be referred to as a pinion gear.

[0088] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first drive gear 150a may include a first drive area 151a to be engaged with the second portion 148a-2. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first drive area 151a may be configured as a rack. In addition, the first drive gear 150a may have a smoothly curved shape. For example, the first drive gear 150a may be arc-shaped. Since the first drive gear 150a has an arc shape, the first drive gear 150a may be based on the central axis of the arc (for example, Figure 4 The first drive gear 150a can smoothly rotate along the axis x2 of the lower housing 120. Furthermore, the first drive gear 150a can move along the inner surface of the lower housing 120, as described below. To this end, the shape of the outer surface of the first drive gear 150a and the shape of the inner surface of the lower housing 120 can correspond to each other. For example, the curvature of the outer surface of the first drive gear 150a can be substantially the same as the curvature of the inner surface of the lower housing 120.

[0089] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first clutch gear 148a may include a first auxiliary gear 148a-3 for connecting with the first memory module 200a. The first auxiliary gear 148a-3 may be formed at an end of the first clutch gear 148a. The first auxiliary gear 148a-3 may have a gear shape and may be connected to the memory gear (e.g., Figure 10 The memory gear area 202-1) is engaged.

[0090] In the above description and the following description of the present disclosure, the first drive gear 150a and the various components for driving the first drive gear 150a (e.g., the first drive motor 142a, the first transmission gear 144a, and the first clutch gear 148a) will be primarily described. As described above, this aspect of the description can be equally (or symmetrically) applied to the second drive gear 150b and the various components for driving the second drive gear 150b. That is, it will be understood that, similar to the first drive gear 150a, the drive mechanism 140 may include the second drive gear 150b (e.g., Figure 4 The second driving gear 150b) and all or some of the components for driving the second driving gear (for example, the second driving motor 142b, the second transmission gear 144b and the second clutch gear 148b).

[0091] Figure 10 and Figure 11 A memory module 200 is shown according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 10 2 are front and cross-sectional views of a memory module 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating a process of manufacturing the memory module 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0092] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 11 , the memory module 200 may include all or some of the memory gear 202 , the contact member 222 , the spacer 223 , the O-ring 224 , the support member 204 , and the circuit board 206 . Figure 9 and Figure 10 The memory module 200 can be used with Figure 5 The memory module 200 is the same.

[0093] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the support member 204 may form the overall appearance of the memory module 200 and may provide a space in which components constituting the memory module 200 may be arranged. For example, the circuit board 206 may be arranged on the support member 204, and the memory gear 202 may be adapted to cover at least a portion of the circuit board 206.

[0094] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support member 204 may include an insert portion 205 and a molded portion 232. The insert portion 205 may protrude from at least a portion of the support member 204 and may be adapted to pass through at least a portion of the circuit board 206 and the memory gear 202. The molded portion 232 may be formed in an edge region of the insert portion 205. The molded portion 232 may be formed by welding. The molded portion 232 may be formed to have a larger diameter than the first hole 211, thereby preventing the insert portion 205 from separating from the first hole 211. For example, the molded portion 232 may be formed by treating the end of the insert portion 205, which is made of a metal or polymer material, at a high temperature while the insert portion 205 is inserted into the first hole 211. The molded portion 232 may be rotated below the support region 216. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width of the molded portion 232 may be greater than the width of the insert portion 205. Thus, after the support member 204 is coupled to the memory gear 202, the memory gear 202 may be prevented from separating.

[0095] According to various embodiments, the memory gear 202 may include a first hole 211, a support member 216, a receiving area 212, which may be a groove, a first protrusion 213, and a second protrusion 215. As described above, the first hole 211 may receive the insertion portion 205 of the support member 204. The receiving area 212 may be formed on a surface opposite to the surface where the memory gear area 202-1 is formed. The receiving area 212 may be formed adjacent to the first hole 211. An O-ring 224, a contact member 222, and a gasket 223 may be sequentially arranged in the receiving area 212. The second protrusion 215 may be formed on one side of the receiving area 212 (e.g., the side surface opposite the first hole 211) to surround all or some of the side surfaces of the O-ring 224, the contact member 222, and / or the gasket 223. The first protrusion 213 may be formed on the other side of the receiving region 212 (e.g., in a direction adjacent to the first hole 211) to surround a portion of the upper portion and side surfaces of the O-ring 224, the contact member 222, and the gasket 223. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the receiving region 212 may be formed around the first hole 211. For example, the receiving region 212 may be formed along the outer peripheral surface of the first hole 211. Therefore, the second protrusion 215 and the first protrusion 213 may also be formed along the outer periphery of the first hole 211. The first protrusion 213 may extend from the first hole 211 to surround the O-ring 224, the contact member 222, and / or the gasket 223. The first protrusion 213 may surround or cover at least a portion of the side 224a and upper portion 224b of the O-ring 224, at least a portion of the side 222a and upper portion 222b of the contact member 222, and at least a portion of the side 223a and upper portion 223b of the gasket. The first protrusion 213 may be formed to secure the O-ring 224, the contact member 222, and / or the gasket 223. The contact member 222 may rotate under the first protrusion 213. Similar to the molded portion 232, the first protrusion 213 and the second protrusion 215 may also be formed by processing at a high temperature. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the memory gear 202 includes a memory gear region 202-1, which may be the same as the memory gear region 202-1 described above. Figure 9 The auxiliary gear 148a-3 in is engaged.

[0096] According to various embodiments, an O-ring 224 may be disposed at the bottom of the receiving area 212, and a contact member 222 may be disposed above the O-ring 224 so that the O-ring 224 can elastically support the contact member 222. A spacer 223 may be disposed on the contact member 222, and the spacer 223 may fix the position of the contact member 222. A conductor 208 for contacting the contact member 222 may be disposed on the circuit board 206. The conductor 208 may be disposed on the surface of the circuit board 206. The electrical characteristics transmitted to the circuit board 206 vary depending on the contact area where the contact member 222 and the conductor 208 contact each other, or the contact position between the conductor 208 and the contact member 222. Therefore, the memory module 200 can determine the rotation angle of the drive gear 150, which corresponds to the corresponding pivot angle of the rearview element 12.

[0097] Vehicle 1 (e.g. Figure 1 The vehicle 1 in the embodiment may include a processor electrically connected to the memory module 200, or the processor may be included in the rearview device 10. The processor may obtain an electrical signal reflecting an electrical characteristic (e.g., a change in current between the contact member 222 and the conductor 208) from the memory module 200. The processor is configured to determine the pivot angle of the rearview element based on the electrical signal obtained from the memory module 200. For example, the memory gear 202 may be adapted to be coupled to the auxiliary gear 148a-3 (e.g., Figure 9 The memory gear 202 may include a memory gear region 202-1 for engaging the auxiliary gear 148a-3 on its outer surface. When the memory gear 202 rotates in response to the operation of the auxiliary gear 148a-3, the contact member 222 coupled to the memory gear 202 also rotates, and the electrical signal applied to the circuit board 206 may change.

[0098] When manufacturing the memory module 200 including the above components, a two-step fixing process may be performed for process efficiency. Hereinafter, a process of manufacturing the memory module 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described.

[0099] Figure 12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of manufacturing a memory module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 12 When making a flowchart, you can mention Figure 10 and Figure 11 Description or reference number of .

[0100] Reference Figure 12, a method of manufacturing the memory module 200 may include: primary securing (1010) the memory gear 202 to the O-ring 224, the contact member 222, and the gasket 223; and secondary securing (1020) the secured memory gear 202 to the circuit board 206 and the support member 204.

[0101] In the primary fixing step 1010, the O-ring 224 may be arranged in the receiving area 212 of the storage gear 202. After the O-ring 224 is arranged, the contact member 222 and the gasket 223 may be sequentially arranged on the O-ring 224. Thereafter, the first protrusion 213 may be formed, and the O-ring 224, the contact member 222, and the gasket 223 may be vertically fixed by the first protrusion 213.

[0102] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the O-ring 224, the contact member 222, and the spacer 223 may be disposed below the first protruding portion 213. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the contact member 222 may contact the first surface 225 of the memory gear 202 in some areas, but be spaced apart from the memory gear 202 in other areas. The portion of the contact member 222 spaced apart from the memory gear 202 may contact a contact member (not shown) formed on the circuit board 206.

[0103] In the secondary fixing step 1020, the memory gear 202 can be coupled to the support member 204. The molded portion 232 of the support member 204 can be formed by welding. Specifically, the support member 204 is fixed to the memory gear 202 via the molded portion 232. The molded portion 232 can be formed at one end of the insertion portion 205 and can have a larger diameter than the first hole 211. Therefore, the molded portion 232 can be adapted to cover the support 216, which is the peripheral area on one side of the first hole 211. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support member 204 and the memory gear 202 can be coupled to each other while the support member 204 and the circuit board 206 are coupled to each other. As another example, the support member 204, the circuit board 206, and the memory gear 202 can be stacked and coupled to each other in sequence. The circuit board 206 can include a single opening that can be adapted to overlap with the first hole 211. The insertion portion 205 can be adapted to pass through the opening formed in the circuit board 206 and the first hole 211.

[0104] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an actuator 100 is provided, which includes: a lower housing 120 (eg, Figure 5 The lower housing 120 has a housing space 121 formed therein and has a bowl shape; a driving mechanism 140 (eg, Figure 5a drive mechanism 140 disposed in the accommodation space 121 and having a drive motor 142; a transmission gear 144 including a shaft, a pinion disposed at one side of the shaft, a main gear disposed adjacent to the pinion and configured to receive power from the drive motor 142, and an auxiliary gear 148a-3 disposed at an end portion on the other side of the shaft; a drive gear 150 configured to operate in engagement with the pinion and to rotationally move along the inner surface of the lower housing 120; and a memory module 200 (e.g., Figure 5 200 ), which is adapted to at least partially engage with the auxiliary gear 148 a - 3 and determine the range of movement of the drive gear 150 ; and a retainer 180 (e.g., Figure 5 The holder 180 is adapted to surround the outer surface of the lower housing 120 and is connected to the drive gear 150; wherein the memory module 200 includes: a memory gear 202 (eg, Figure 10 The memory gear 202 has a concavely formed receiving area 212 and a first hole 211, and is configured to engage with the auxiliary gear 148a-3; a contact member 222 (eg, Figure 11 222 ), which is arranged at the receiving area 212 ; the circuit board 206 (eg, Figure 11 206 ) including a conductor 208 for electrically contacting the contact member 222 ; and a support member 204 (eg, Figure 11 The supporting member 204 has an inserting portion 205 that is inserted into the first hole 211 and supports the circuit board 206.

[0105] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the memory module 200 may further include: an O-ring 224 (eg, Figure 11 O-ring 224) arranged below contact member 222 in receiving area 212; and gasket 223 (e.g., Figure 11 A gasket 223 is provided, which is arranged above the contact member.

[0106] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the actuator 100 may be provided in which the O-ring 224 , the contact member 222 , and the spacer 223 are primarily fixed to the memory gear 202 , and the support member 204 is secondarily fixed to the fixed memory gear 202 .

[0107] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the actuator 100 may be provided in which the molded portion 232 formed at one side end portion of the insertion portion 205 and the support region 216 flatly formed around the first hole 211 are welded to each other.

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an actuator 100 can be provided, wherein the receiving area 212 may include a first protrusion 213, which is formed adjacent to the first hole 211 and has a curved shape, and the first protrusion 213 can be adapted to surround at least the side 224a of the O-ring 224, the side 222a of the contact member 222, and the side 223a of the gasket, and the first protrusion 213 can be adapted to surround at least the upper portion 223b of the gasket 223.

[0109] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for manufacturing a memory module 200 is provided, the method comprising: preparing a memory gear 202 (eg, a memory gear 202 having a recessed receiving area 212) Figure 11 memory gear 202); preliminarily fixing the O-ring 224, the contact member 222, and the gasket 223 to the memory gear 202 in the receiving area 212 so that the O-ring 224, the contact member 222, and the gasket 223 are arranged in sequence; coupling the circuit board 206 (e.g., Figure 11 circuit board 206) and support member 204 (e.g., Figure 11 and a secondary fixed primary fixed memory gear 202 and the connected support member 204.

[0110] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the secondary fixing may include welding and coupling between a molded portion 232 formed at an edge region of the connection portion and a support 216 flatly formed around the first hole 211 formed in the memory gear 202 .

[0111] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the primary fixation may further include arranging the O-ring 224, the contact member 222 and the gasket 223 in the receiving area 212 so that at least a portion of the side and upper portions of the O-ring 224, the contact member 222 and the gasket 223 are surrounded by the first protrusion 213 formed around the first hole 211.

[0112] Furthermore, a second hole (207) is formed in the circuit board (206). The second hole (207) can be aligned with the first hole (211), and the insertion portion (205) can be inserted into the first hole (211) and the second hole (207). According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, coupling the circuit board 206 and the support member 204 can include inserting the connection portion into the second hole formed in the circuit board 206.

[0113] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an exterior reflector 10 for a vehicle 1, the exterior reflector comprising: a housing 11 (eg, Figure 2 housing 11); actuator 100 (eg, Figure 3The actuator 100 is arranged in the housing 11 and has a lower housing 120 (e.g., Figure 5 The lower housing 120 has a housing space 121 formed therein and has a bowl shape; a driving mechanism 140 (eg, Figure 5 The drive mechanism 140 is arranged in the accommodation space 121 and has: a drive motor 142; a transmission gear 144, the transmission gear including a shaft, a pinion arranged at one side of the shaft, a main gear arranged adjacent to the pinion and configured to receive power from the drive motor 142, and an auxiliary gear 148a-3 arranged at the end of the other side of the shaft; a drive gear 150 configured to operate in engagement with the pinion and to rotationally move along the inner surface of the lower housing 120; and a memory module 200 (for example, Figure 5 200) adapted to at least partially engage with the auxiliary gear 148a-3 and determine the range of movement of the drive gear 150; and a retainer 180 (e.g., Figure 5 The holder 180 is adapted to surround the outer surface of the lower housing 120 and is connected to the drive gear 150; wherein the memory module 200 includes: a memory gear 202 (eg, Figure 10 The memory gear 202 has a recessed receiving area 212 and a through hole, and is configured to engage with the auxiliary gear 148a-3; a contact member 222 (eg, Figure 11 222 ), which is arranged at the receiving area 212 ; the circuit board 206 (eg, Figure 11 206 ) including a conductor 208 for electrically contacting the contact member 222 ; and a support member 204 (eg, Figure 11 A supporting member 204 is provided for supporting the connection portion inserted into the through hole and the circuit board 206.

[0114] As described above, although the embodiments are described with limited examples and drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes based on the above description. For example, even if the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and / or the components of the described systems, structures, devices, circuits, etc. are combined or merged in a different form than the described method, or replaced or substituted with other components or equivalents, appropriate results can still be achieved.

[0115] Accordingly, other implementations, other examples, and equivalents to those of the claims are within the scope of the claims that are described below.

[0116] Reference Signs List

[0117] 1 vehicle

[0118] 10 External reflector

[0119] 11. Housing

[0120] 12 Rearview Components

[0121] 100 actuators

[0122] 120 lower shell

[0123] 121 Storage Space

[0124] 140 drive mechanism

[0125] 142 drive motor

[0126] 142a, 142b first and second drive motors

[0127] 142a-1 First terminal

[0128] 143 Output gear

[0129] 143a, 143b first and second output gears

[0130] 144 transmission gear

[0131] 144a-1, 144a-2 first and second transmission parts

[0132] 144a, 144b first and second transmission gears

[0133] 148 Clutch Gear

[0134] 148a-1, 148a-2 Parts 1 and 2

[0135] 148a, 148b First and second clutch gears

[0136] 148a-3 Auxiliary gear

[0137] 150 drive gear

[0138] 150a, 150b first and second drive gears

[0139] 151a, 151b first and second driving areas

[0140] 160 Upper cover

[0141] 162 opening area

[0142] 162a, 162b first and second opening areas

[0143] 180 retainer

[0144] 190 connecting components

[0145] 200 memory modules

[0146] 200a, 200b first and second memory modules

[0147] 202-1 Memory Gear Area

[0148] 202 Memory Gear

[0149] 204 Supporting members

[0150] 205 Insertion

[0151] 206 circuit board

[0152] 207 Second Hole

[0153] 208 conductor

[0154] 211 First Hole

[0155] 212 Receiving Area

[0156] 213 First protrusion

[0157] 215 Second protrusion

[0158] 216 support area

[0159] 222 contact components

[0160] 222a Side of contact member

[0161] 222b Upper portion of contact member

[0162] 223 gasket

[0163] 223a Side of the gasket

[0164] 223b Upper part of the gasket

[0165] 224 O-ring

[0166] 224a Side of the O-ring

[0167] 224b Upper part of the O-ring

[0168] 225 First Surface

[0169] 232 Molding part

[0170] 1010 Primary Fixation Steps

[0171] 1020 Secondary Fixation Step

Claims

1. A memory module (200) adapted for use with an actuator (100) for a rearview device (10) for a vehicle (1), in, The rearview device (10) comprises at least one rearview element (12) which is pivotable about at least one pivot axis, the memory module (200) being adapted to: determining at least one pivot angle of the rearview device (10) and / or the at least one rearview element (12), and storing the at least one pivot angle determined, and wherein the memory module (200) comprises a memory gear (202), a contact member (222) and a support member (204), the memory gear (202) being configured to engage with an auxiliary gear (148a-3) of the actuator (100), and The memory gear (202) includes a concave receiving area (212) and a first hole (211), the contact member (222) is arranged at the receiving area (212), and the support member (204) provides an insertion portion (205) that is inserted into the first hole (211).

2. The memory module according to claim 1, wherein: The memory module is further adapted to: controlling the actuator (100) in order to adjust the pivot position of the rearview device (10) and / or the at least one rearview element (12); Reading the at least one stored pivot angle; and / or • Transmitting the at least one stored pivot angle.

3. The memory module according to claim 2, wherein: The memory module is further adapted to transmit the stored at least one pivot angle to a control unit controlling the actuator (100).

4. The memory module according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The memory module further comprises: Circuit board (206); A sealing element (224); and / or Gasket (223).

5. The memory module according to claim 4, wherein: The circuit board (206) includes a conductor (208) for making electrical contact with the contact member (222); The circuit board (206) provides a second hole (207); The spacer (223) is arranged above the contact member (222) at the receiving area (212); and / or The insert portion (205) supports the circuit board (206). The memory module according to claim 5 , wherein: The second hole (207) is aligned with the first hole (211).

7. The memory module according to claim 5, wherein: The insertion portion (205) is inserted into the second hole (207).

8. The memory module according to claim 4, wherein: The sealing element (224) is arranged below the contact member (222) in the receiving area (212); The sealing element (224), the contact member (222) and the spacer (223) are primarily fixed to the memory gear (202), and the support member (204) is secondarily fixed to the fixed memory gear (202); and / or The sealing element (224) is an O-ring.

9. The memory module according to claim 5 or 8, wherein: The molded portion (232) formed at one end of the insert portion (205) is formed by welding; and / or The molded portion (232) has a larger diameter than the first hole (211), thereby preventing the insertion portion (205) from being separated from the first hole (211).

10. The memory module according to claim 8, wherein: The receiving area (212) includes a first protruding portion (213) formed adjacent to the first hole (211) and having a curved shape, wherein the first protrusion (213) is adapted to surround and / or cover at least a portion of the side (224a) and upper portion (224b) of the O-ring, at least a portion of the side (222a) and upper portion (222b) of the contact member (222), and at least a portion of the side (223a) and upper portion (223b) of the gasket (223).

11. An actuator (100) for a rearview device (10), comprising at least one memory module (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The actuator according to claim 11, further comprising: Lower housing (120); A driving mechanism (140); Upper cover (160); and • Retainer (180).

13. The actuator according to claim 12, wherein: The actuator (100) is adapted to pivot the rearview device and / or the at least one rearview element; The actuator (100) includes a connecting member (190); The lower housing (120) has an accommodating space (121) formed therein and / or has a bowl shape; The driving mechanism (140) is arranged in the accommodating space (121); The retainer (180) is adapted to surround the outer surface of the lower housing (120) and to be connected to the driving gear (150a) of the driving mechanism (140); and / or The memory module (200) is included in the drive mechanism (140).

14. The actuator according to claim 13, wherein: The connecting member (190) is connected to the retainer (180) and the upper cover (160).

15. The actuator according to claim 12 or 13, wherein: The driving mechanism (140) comprises: Drive motor (142), Clutch gear (148a), and / or Drive gear (150a).

16. The actuator according to claim 15, wherein The clutch gear (148a) includes a shaft, a pinion gear (148a-2) arranged at one side of the shaft, a main gear (148a-1) arranged adjacent to the pinion gear (148a-2) and configured to receive power from the drive motor (142), and an auxiliary gear (148a-3) arranged at the end of the other side of the shaft.

17. The actuator according to claim 16, wherein: The driving gear (150a) is configured to operate in engagement with the pinion gear (148a-2) and to rotationally move along the inner surface of the lower housing (120).

18. The actuator according to claim 15, wherein The sensing function of the memory module (200) is adapted to determine the range of movement of the drive gear (150a).

19. A rearview device (10) for a vehicle (1), comprising: at least one memory module (200), the memory module being a memory module according to any one of claims 1 to 10; and / or • At least one actuator (100) according to any one of claims 11 to 18.

20. The rearview device according to claim 19, wherein: The rearview device further comprises: The at least one rearview element (12); and / or At least one control unit.

21. The rearview device according to claim 20, wherein: The at least one rearview element (12) comprises at least one mirror element, a display unit and / or a camera device.

22. The rearview device according to claim 20, wherein: The at least one control unit comprises a processor and is adapted to control the at least one memory module (200).

23. The rearview device according to claim 19 or 20, wherein: The rearview device (10) is provided in the form of an external reflector.

24. The rearview device according to claim 23, wherein: The rearview device (10) comprises a housing (11), in which the at least one memory module (200) and / or the at least one actuator (100) are arranged.

25. A vehicle (1) comprising: at least one memory module (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 10; at least one actuator (100) according to any one of claims 11 to 18; and / or • At least one rear-view device (10) according to any one of claims 19 to 24.

26. A method for manufacturing a memory module (200) according to any one of claims 4 to 10, the method comprising the steps of: providing a memory gear (202) comprising a recessed receiving area (212); preliminarily fixing (1010) the sealing element (224), the contact member (222) and the gasket (223) to the storage gear (202) in the receiving area (212), so that the sealing element (224), the contact member (222) and the gasket (223) are arranged in sequence in the receiving area (212); coupling the circuit board (206) and the support member (204); and Secondary fixation (1020) of the primary fixed storage gear (202) and the coupled support member (204).

27. The method according to claim 26, wherein The step of primary fixing (1010) comprises arranging the sealing element (224), the contact member (222) and the gasket (223) in the receiving area (212) so that at least a portion of the side and upper portions of the sealing element (224), the contact member (222) and the gasket (223) are surrounded by a first protrusion (213) formed by welding around the first hole (211); The step of secondary fixing (1020) comprises forming a profiled portion (232) at an edge region of the insert portion (205) by welding; and / or The step of coupling the circuit board (206) and the support member (204) includes inserting an insert portion (205) into a second hole (207) formed in the circuit board (206).

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