Multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device and method for observing rear area in vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of vehicle rearview mirrors, in particular to a multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device and a method for observing a rear area in a vehicle. The device comprises a mirror box, one side of the mirror box is provided with an opening groove, and the mirror box is provided with a streaming media screen installation position; the reflective mirror is arranged in the open slot in a lifting and sliding manner and is used for observing the rear area in the vehicle after extending out of the open slot; and the lifting mechanism is arranged on the mirror box and is used for lifting and moving the reflective mirror. The streaming media rearview mirror is combined with a traditional reflective rearview mirror, the reflective mirror is arranged in the mirror box in a sliding mode and can slide out through the open groove, the reflective mirror is convenient to store, and the reflective mirror is lifted and moved through the lifting mechanism so that the reflective mirror can be used for observing the rear area in a vehicle when sliding out of the open groove. When the streaming media screen is used for observing the rear outside the automobile, the reflective mirror can extend out to observe the rear area inside the automobile, use is convenient, and great popularization value is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle rearview mirrors, and in particular to a multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device and a method for observing a rear area in a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The interior rearview mirror, typically mounted above the center of the windshield, is a critical component for ensuring driving safety. It allows the driver to observe the position, speed, and distance of vehicles behind them, as well as whether any vehicles are attempting to overtake. This helps the driver understand the surrounding traffic environment and make informed decisions, such as changing lanes, slowing down, and stopping, to ensure safe driving. Traditional rearview mirrors rely on light reflections to display the rear view, but they have numerous limitations. Strong sunlight can produce glare, impairing vision, and in inclement weather such as rain and snow, the mirror surface can blur, limiting visibility.

[0003] At present, streaming media rearview mirrors use the rear camera to capture the real-time image behind the car, and display it on the rearview mirror display screen after processing. The camera can automatically adjust the sensitivity and is not afraid of rain or snow, which solves the shortcomings of poor field of view of traditional rearview mirrors. However, while streaming media rearview mirrors expand the field of view behind the car, they sacrifice the ability to observe the situation in the rear seats in real time. Unlike traditional rearview mirrors, they cannot intuitively check the status of rear passengers, the status of child safety seats, or confirm items in the car through mirror reflection. If the driver needs to pay attention to sudden situations in the back row, such as children crying, items slipping, etc., he needs to turn his head and look away from the road ahead, which poses certain safety hazards.

[0004] After being manually closed, some streaming media rearview mirrors can observe the rear row through the reflective effect of the LCD screen. However, compared with traditional mirrors, they have disadvantages such as dark light, low brightness, and unclearness. While it is impossible to clearly observe the rear row, the rear view outside the car is also lost, posing a major driving safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the shortcoming that the streaming media rearview mirror cannot clearly observe the rear area of ​​the vehicle, and to provide a multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device and a method for observing the rear area of ​​the vehicle.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device, the device comprising: A mirror box, wherein an opening slot is provided on one side of the mirror box and a mounting position for a streaming media screen is provided on the mirror box; A reflector, the reflector being arranged in the opening slot in a manner that allows for lifting and sliding, and being used for observing the rear area of ​​the vehicle after extending out of the opening slot; A lifting mechanism is provided on the mirror box for lifting and moving the reflective mirror.

[0007] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting drive and a limit control component; the lifting drive is used to drive the reflector to move up and down; the limit control component is used to limit the reflector in the open slot and control the reflector to slide out under the driving action of the lifting drive.

[0008] Furthermore, the limit control component includes a main control component, which includes an active slider slidably arranged on the mirror box and a second elastic member, and the second elastic member is used to push the active slider to slide and then abut against the reflector to limit the lifting and lowering movement of the reflector.

[0009] Furthermore, the reflector is provided with an active locking hole coupled to the active slider; the mirror box is provided with a sliding groove located on one side of the reflector, the active slider slides in the sliding groove and can be inserted into the active locking hole, and the two ends of the second elastic member respectively abut the mirror box and the active slider to push the active slider into the active locking hole.

[0010] Furthermore, a guide post is provided on the mirror box along the sliding direction of the active slider, and the second elastic member includes a switch spring. The switch spring is sleeved on the guide post and one end thereof abuts against the active slider.

[0011] Furthermore, the mirror box is provided with a limit clamp for clamping the active slider on both sides of the slide groove so that the active slider only slides along the axial direction of the slide groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the limiting clamp includes clamping plates located on both sides of the slide groove, and vertical limiting plates are provided on opposite sides of the clamping plates, and open wedge-shaped surfaces are provided on opposite sides of the vertical limiting plates.

[0013] Furthermore, the active slider is provided with a sliding boss located in the sliding groove, and the sliding boss is provided with an anti-slip structure for shifting.

[0014] Furthermore, the limit control component also includes a linkage component and a slave control component that is slidably arranged on the mirror box to limit the lifting and lowering of the reflector; the main control component and the slave control component are arranged on the mirror box on both sides of the reflector, and the linkage component is connected to the main control component to drive the slave control component to slide to release the limit restriction on the reflector.

[0015] Furthermore, the linkage assembly includes a steering member and a traction line provided on the mirror box, one end of the traction line is connected to the active slider of the main control assembly, and the other end is connected to the slave control assembly after winding around the steering member.

[0016] Furthermore, the slave control component includes a slave slider slidably arranged on the mirror box and a third elastic member. The reflector is provided with a slave locking hole coupled to the slave slider, and the third elastic member is used to push the slave slider to slide into the slave locking hole; the other end of the traction line is connected to the slave slider after wrapping around the steering member, and is used to drive the slave slider to exit the slave locking hole.

[0017] Furthermore, the connection point between the traction line and the driven slider is located between the active slider and the steering member; the steering member includes a steering column or a fixed pulley.

[0018] Furthermore, the mirror box is provided with a limit clamp used in conjunction with the driven slider, which is used to clamp the driven slider on both sides so that the driven slider can only slide back and forth in the direction close to the reflector.

[0019] Furthermore, the reflector includes a reflector frame and a reflector sheet mounted on the reflector frame, the reflector frame is provided with a guide slide hole; the mirror box is provided with a lifting guide member located in the guide slide hole and guiding the reflector frame to lift and slide.

[0020] Furthermore, the lifting drive member includes a first elastic member for pushing or pulling the reflecting mirror to slide out of the opening slot.

[0021] Furthermore, the first elastic member includes a lifting spring sleeved outside the lifting guide member; the two ends of the lifting spring are respectively connected to the reflector and the mirror box to make the reflector slide out of the opening slot by pushing or pulling; the lifting guide member is arranged on both sides of the reflector to guide the sliding of the reflector.

[0022] Furthermore, a limiting baffle is provided on the reflective frame, which is used to abut against the mirror box to prevent the reflector and the mirror box from slipping off.

[0023] Furthermore, a shock-absorbing pad is provided on the limit baffle.

[0024] Furthermore, the reflective frame is provided with a lifting spring seat which is slidably sleeved outside the lifting guide member, and one end of the lifting spring abuts against the lifting spring seat.

[0025] Another aspect of the present invention further provides a method for observing the rear area of ​​a vehicle based on a streaming media rearview mirror device, using the multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device provided by the present invention, the method comprising: When the reflector is stored in the mirror box, the limit control component is used to release the limit effect on the reflector; The reflective mirror is driven by the lifting drive member to lift and slide out of the opening slot; Look in the rearview mirror to see the area behind the vehicle.

[0026] According to a method for observing the rear area of ​​a vehicle using a streaming media rearview mirror device provided by the present invention, the method of using a limit control component to release the limit effect on the reflector includes: Slide the active slider away from the reflector, and drive the driven slider of the slave control component to slide through the linkage component, thereby releasing the limiting effect on the reflector on both sides of the reflector.

[0027] According to a method for observing the rear area of ​​a vehicle using a streaming media rearview mirror device provided by the present invention, the method of using a limit control component to release the limit effect on the reflector includes: Slide the active slider away from the reflector to exit the active locking hole, and the active slider drives the traction line to move. After the traction line is turned by the steering member, it is connected to drive the driven slider to slide away from the reflector to exit the driven locking hole.

[0028] According to the present invention, a method for observing the rear area of ​​a vehicle based on a streaming media rearview mirror device further includes: under the action of a lifting drive member, the mirror slides out of the open slot at one end under the guidance of a lifting guide member.

[0029] The beneficial effects of the present invention include: 1. The present invention creatively combines a streaming media rearview mirror with a traditional reflective rearview mirror. An opening slot is provided on the mirror box, and the reflector slides into the opening slot. When not in use, the reflector can be stored in the mirror box. The reflector is raised and lowered by a lifting mechanism to extend the reflector out of the storage box. After extending out of the opening slot, the reflector can be used to observe the rear area of ​​the vehicle. The reflector can be positioned in the middle area of ​​the mirror box by lifting, making it easy to observe the rear area of ​​the vehicle. This is convenient to use and can solve the problem of existing streaming media rearview mirrors that cannot clearly observe the rear area of ​​the vehicle. 2. The lifting mechanism limits the reflector in the mirror box through the limit control component. Under the drive of the lifting drive, the reflector can be controlled to slide out of the opening slot to observe the rear row situation; 3. The second elastic member can push the active slider to slide on the mirror box, abutting against the reflector to limit its lifting and lowering movement. The restriction can be released by sliding the active slider away from the reflector. The reflector can slide out of the opening slot under the action of the lifting drive member. After the reflector is pressed and retracted into the mirror box, the active slider can automatically slide under the action of the second elastic member to limit the lifting and lowering of the reflector. 4. The active locking hole on the reflector is coupled with an active slider, which can set the reflector and the mirror box opening slot to a flat surface when the reflector is stored to prevent dust accumulation; the mirror box is equipped with a sliding groove to facilitate the sliding of the active slider and guide the sliding direction; 5. The limit control of the reflector by the slave control component can be adjusted through the linkage component. The master control component and the slave control component are set on both sides of the reflector to limit it, which can enhance the limit effect and avoid the reflector being unable to be stored after one side is damaged; 6. The linkage assembly has an ingenious structure. One end of the traction line is connected to the active slider, and the other end is connected to the slave control assembly after being turned by the steering member. When the active slider moves, it can drive the slave control slider to move, realizing the synchronous release of the limit function on both sides. 7. The driven slider of the control assembly can automatically insert into the driven locking hole under the thrust of the third elastic member to limit the reflector, making it easy to store. When the active slider moves, the other end of the traction line goes around the steering member and drives the driven slider to move back to the reflector and exit the driven locking hole, simultaneously releasing the double-sided limit function. 8. The reflector is installed with a reflector through a reflector frame. When the reflector is raised or lowered, the reflector frame slides on the lifting guide through the guide hole to provide guidance and avoid lateral deviation during the lifting and lowering movement; 9. The lifting drive member pushes or pulls the reflector to move up and down and slide out of the opening slot through the first elastic member. When the limit control component releases the limit effect on the reflector, the reflector can be automatically moved out. It is easy to use and has low production cost. 10. The method for observing the rear area inside the vehicle provided by the present invention fully utilizes the structural characteristics of the multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device of the present invention. The limiting effect on the reflector is released by using a limit control component. The reflector slides out of the open slot under the driving action of the lifting drive member and can be used to observe the rear area inside the vehicle. This does not affect the use of the streaming media screen on the mirror box, and the field of view to the rear outside the vehicle can be retained. At the same time, the reflector can be stored in the mirror box, which is convenient to use.

[0030] The present invention creatively combines a streaming media rearview mirror with a traditional reflective rearview mirror, so that the reflector is slidably arranged in the mirror box and can slide out through an open slot, which is convenient for storing the reflector. The reflector is lifted and moved by a lifting mechanism so that it can be used to observe the rear area inside the vehicle when it slides out of the open slot. While using a streaming media screen to observe the rear outside the vehicle, the reflector can be extended to observe the rear area inside the vehicle, which is convenient to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 : Schematic diagram of the multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device with the reflector retracted; Figure 2 : Schematic diagram of the state where the multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device extends out of the reflector; Figure 3 : A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the internal structure of a multi-functional streaming media rearview mirror device; Figure 4 : A front view schematic diagram of the internal structure of the multi-functional streaming media rearview mirror device; Figure 5 :for Figure 4 AA perspective structure diagram; Figure 6 : Schematic diagram of the structure of the reflector connection limit control component; Figure 7 : Schematic diagram of the structure of the reflector; Figure 8 : A schematic diagram of the structure of the components on the mirror box used in conjunction with the limit control assembly; Figure 9: Schematic diagram of the front and back structures of the active slider Figure 10 : Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the driven slider; Among them: 1- streaming media screen; 2- mirror box; 21- switch spring seat; 211- guide column; 212- spring limit slot 1; 22- limit clip; 23- opening slot; 24- lifting guide; 25- slide slot; 3- reflector; 31- reflector frame; 32- reflector; 33- active locking hole; 34- driven locking hole; 35- limit baffle; 36- lifting spring seat; 37- shock absorber pad; 38- guide slide hole; 4- main control assembly; 41- active slider; 411- sliding boss; 412- anti-slip groove; 413- lock tongue; 414- spring limit slot 2; 415- mounting wire hole; 42- second elastic member; 5- slave control assembly; 51- driven slider; 511- mounting protrusion; 52- third elastic member; 6- linkage assembly; 61- traction line; 62- steering member; 7- first elastic member; 8- mounting bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary, and the drawings are not drawn to scale and are intended to illustrate the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are 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 understood as limiting the present invention.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0035] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0036] The present invention relates to a multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device, which is used to be installed in the middle area of ​​the front windshield. It creatively combines a streaming media rearview mirror with a traditional reflective rearview mirror to solve the shortcoming of the existing streaming media rearview mirror that cannot clearly observe the rear area of ​​the vehicle interior. Through the opening slot 23 provided on the mirror box 2, the reflector 3 is slidably arranged in the opening slot 23. When the reflector 3 is not in use, it can be stored in the mirror box 2. The reflector 3 can be raised and lowered by a lifting mechanism to extend the reflector 3 from the storage box. After the reflector 3 extends out of the opening slot 23, it can be used to observe the rear area of ​​the vehicle interior. The reflector 3 can be placed in the middle area of ​​the mirror box 2 by lifting, which facilitates observation of the rear area of ​​the vehicle interior. It is easy to use and has great promotion value.

[0037] A multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device, such as Figure 1-10 As shown, it includes a mirror box 2, a reflector 3 and a lifting mechanism. An opening slot 23 is provided on one side of the mirror box 2, and a mounting position for the streaming media screen 1 is provided on the mirror box 2; the reflector 3 is arranged in the opening slot 23 and can be lifted and slid, and is used to observe the rear area of ​​the vehicle after extending out of the opening slot 23. The rear area of ​​the vehicle refers to the area after the front row of the vehicle, including the rear row and beyond; the lifting mechanism is provided on the mirror box 2 for lifting and moving the reflector 3. The reflector 3 is arranged in the mirror box 2 and can slide out through the opening slot 23. It is stored in the mirror box 2 when not in use, and is lifted and moved out of the opening slot 23 by the lifting mechanism when in use.

[0038] The opening slot 23 can be provided on the top side or the bottom side of the mirror box 2, and the reflector 3 can be conveniently provided in the middle area of ​​the mirror box 2 by adopting a lifting and moving manner, so as to have a better observation field of view and avoid the reflector 3 being provided on the side (left or right) of the mirror box 2 so as to block the field of view of the front driver's seat.

[0039] In one embodiment, if Figure 3-6 As shown, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting drive and a limit control assembly; the lifting drive is provided on the mirror box 2 for driving the reflector 3 to move up and down; the limit control assembly is used to limit the reflector 3 in the opening slot 23 and control the reflector 3 to slide out of the opening slot 23 under the driving action of the lifting drive, so that the rear area of ​​the vehicle can be observed through the extended reflector 3.

[0040] Based on the lifting mechanism including lifting drive components and limit control components, such as Figure 3-7As shown, the limit control assembly includes a main control assembly 4, which includes an active slider 41 slidably arranged on the mirror box 2 and a second elastic member 42. The second elastic member 42 is used to push the active slider 41 to slide and then abut the reflector 3 to limit the lifting and lowering movement of the reflector 3. The second elastic member 42 can push the active slider 41 to slide on the mirror box 2, abutting the reflector 3 to limit its lifting and lowering movement. The restriction can be released by sliding the active slider 41 away from the reflector 3. The reflector 3 can slide out of the opening slot 23 under the action of the lifting drive member. After the reflector 3 is pressed and retracted into the mirror box 2, the active slider 41 can automatically slide under the action of the second elastic member 42 to limit the lifting and lowering of the reflector 3.

[0041] In a specific solution, not shown in the figure, after the second elastic member 42 pushes the active slider 41, it is located in the sliding direction of the reflector 3, and the active slider 41 abuts the side of the reflector 3 facing the opening groove 23; the active slider 41 is located on the top or bottom surface of the reflector 3, the opening groove 23 is provided at the top of the mirror box 2, and the active slider 41 abuts the top surface of the reflector 3 to limit the reflector 3; or, the opening groove 23 is provided at the bottom of the mirror box 2, and the active slider 41 abuts the bottom surface of the reflector 3 to limit the reflector 3.

[0042] In another embodiment, Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the reflector 3 is provided with an active locking hole 33 coupled to an active slider 41; the mirror box 2 is provided with a slide groove 25 located on one side of the reflector 3, and the active slider 41 slides in the slide groove 25 and can be inserted into the active locking hole 33. The two ends of the second elastic member 42 respectively abut the mirror box 2 and the active slider 41 to push the active slider 41 into the active locking hole 33. When the reflector 3 is stored, it is located in the mirror box 2. The active slider 41 is inserted into the active locking hole 33 on the side of the reflector 3 under the thrust of the second elastic member 42 to limit the rise and fall of the reflector 3. The reflector 3 and the mirror box 2 can be flat at the opening groove 23 to prevent dust accumulation; the mirror box 2 is provided with a slide groove 25 to facilitate the sliding of the active slider 41 and guide the sliding direction.

[0043] In one embodiment, if Figure 8 As shown, a guide post 211 is provided on the mirror box 2 along the sliding direction of the active slider 41 , and the second elastic member 42 includes a switch spring. The switch spring is sleeved on the guide post 211 , with one end abutting the active slider 41 and the other end abutting the mirror box 2 .

[0044] In one specific application, the mirror box 2 is provided with a switch spring seat 21, which is provided with a guide post 211. The switch spring is sleeved on the guide post 211, with its ends respectively abutting the switch spring seat 21 and the active slider 41. Optionally, a spring retaining groove 1 212 is provided in the switch spring seat 21, and the guide post 211 is located in the spring retaining groove 1 212.

[0045] like Figure 9 As shown, the active slider 41 may also be provided with a guide post 211 for sleeved engagement with the other end of the switch spring. Specifically, the active slider 41 is provided with a second spring retaining groove 414, within which the guide post 211 is positioned. A locking tongue 413 is provided at the end of the active slider 41 proximal to the reflector 3 for insertion into the active locking hole 33 of the reflector 3.

[0046] like Figure 8 As shown, the mirror box 2 is provided with a limit clamp 22 for clamping the active slider 41 on both sides of the slide groove 25 so that the active slider 41 can only slide axially along the slide groove 25 .

[0047] Preferably, the limiting clamp 22 includes a card plate located on both sides of the slide groove 25, and vertical limiting plates are provided on the opposite sides of the card plates. The opposite sides of the vertical limiting plates are provided with open wedge-shaped surfaces. The two wedge-shaped surfaces are open structures to facilitate the active slider 41 to abut and insert between the two card plates. When the active slider 41 is clamped by the limiting clamp 22, its vertical and longitudinal movement is restricted.

[0048] like Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, the active slider 41 is provided with a sliding boss 411 positioned within the slide groove 25. The mirror box 2 exposes the sliding boss 411 through the slide groove 25. The sliding boss 411 is provided with an anti-slip structure for movement, preferably anti-slip grooves 412. The active slider 41 is provided with a mounting hole 415 for mounting the connecting traction wire 61. During use, when the sliding boss 411 is manually moved away from the reflector 3, the active slider 41 exits the active locking hole 33 and releases the retaining effect.

[0049] Based on the limit control component including the main control component 4, such as Figure 3-8 As shown, the position limiting control assembly further includes a linkage assembly 6 and a slave control assembly 5. The slave control assembly 5 is slidably mounted on the mirror box 2 to limit the lifting and lowering of the reflector 3. The main control assembly 4 and the slave control assembly 5 are mounted on the mirror box 2 on either side of the reflector 3. The linkage assembly 6 is connected to the main control assembly 4 to drive the slave control assembly 5 to slide and release the position limiting restriction on the reflector 3. The linkage assembly 6 can adjust the position limiting control of the slave control assembly 5 on the reflector 3. The main control assembly 4 and the slave control assembly 5 are positioned on either side of the reflector 3 to limit the position, which can enhance the position limiting effect and smoothly limit the reflector 3 in the mirror box 2. This prevents the reflector 3 from being unable to be accommodated if one side is damaged, or prevents the reflector 3 from tilting and abutting the mirror box 2, making it difficult to slide out of the opening slot 23.

[0050] Based on the limit control component including linkage component 6, such as Figure 3-8 As shown, the linkage assembly 6 includes a steering member 62 and a traction line 61 provided on the mirror box 2. One end of the traction line 61 is connected to the active slider 41 of the main control assembly 4, and the other end is connected to the slave control assembly 5 after wrapping around the steering member 62, so as to drive the slave control assembly 5 to slide and release the limiting effect on the reflector 3.

[0051] It is worth noting that the slave control component 5 can be the same as or different from the master control component 4 , and the structure on the mirror box 2 used in conjunction with the master control component 4 can also be added to cooperate with the slave control component 5 .

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, the slave control assembly 5 includes a driven slider 51 and a third elastic member 52 slidably arranged on the mirror box 2. A driven locking hole 34 coupled to the driven slider 51 is provided on the reflector 3, that is, locking holes are provided on both sides of the reflector 3. The third elastic member 52 is used to push the driven slider 51 to slide into the driven locking hole 34; the other end of the traction line 61 is connected to the driven slider 51 after winding around the steering member 62, and is used to drive the driven slider 51 to exit the driven locking hole 34.

[0053] Alternatively, as Figure 10 As shown, a mounting protrusion 511 is provided on the driven slider 51 for mounting the traction line 61 .

[0054] In addition, the third elastic member 52 is a switch spring, and the mirror box 2 is provided with a switch spring seat 21 used in conjunction with the driven slider 51 .

[0055] During the process of releasing the restraints on both sides of the reflector 3, when the active slider 41 and the driven slider 51 move in opposite directions, the connection point between the traction line 61 and the driven slider 51 is located between the active slider 41 and the steering member 62. The steering member 62 includes a steering column or a fixed pulley. If multiple steering operations are required, more steering members 62 can be installed.

[0056] like Figure 3-5 As shown, the active slider 41 and the driven slider 51 are connected by a traction line 61 to achieve synchronous reverse movement. When the active slider 41 and the driven slider 51 move in opposite directions, they exit the corresponding locking holes to achieve synchronous unlocking; after the reflector 3 is pressed to retract into the mirror box 2, under the pushing action of the two switch springs, the active slider 41 and the driven slider 51 move toward each other and embed into the corresponding locking holes to achieve synchronous locking of the reflector 3.

[0057] In a specific scenario, Figure 8 As shown, the mirror box 2 is provided with a limit clamp 22 that matches the driven slider 51 and is used to clamp the driven slider 51 on both sides so that the driven slider 51 can only slide back and forth in the direction close to the reflector 3.

[0058] Since the active slider 41 can drive the driven slider 51 to slide synchronously via the traction line 61, the mirror box 2 does not need to be provided with an open slide groove 25 corresponding to the driven slider 51. Alternatively, an open slide groove 25 can be provided to move the driven slider 51 to facilitate the passenger to open the stowed reflector 3.

[0059] In certain embodiments, as Figure 7As shown, the reflector 3 includes a reflector frame 31 and a reflector sheet 32 ​​mounted on the reflector frame 31. The reflector frame 31 is provided with a guide slide hole 38. The mirror box 2 is provided with a lifting guide member 24 located in the guide slide hole 38 to guide the reflector frame 31 to lift and slide.

[0060] Preferably, if Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the lifting guide 24 is provided on both sides of the reflector 31, and the reflector 31 is provided with two guide slide holes 38 correspondingly. The two guide slide holes 38 are sleeved on the lifting guide 24 to improve the guiding effect of lifting; the lifting guide 24 can adopt a columnar structure.

[0061] The reflective frame 31 can be a ring with a guide sliding hole 38. Preferably, the reflective frame 31 and the reflective sheet 32 ​​are assembled into a box-shaped structure, which is convenient for smooth lifting and not easy to break.

[0062] Based on the lifting mechanism including lifting drive components and limit control components, such as Figure 3 As shown, the lifting drive member includes a first elastic member 7, which is used to push or pull the reflector 3 to lift and slide out of the opening slot 23. The opening slot 23 is provided on the top surface of the mirror box 2. In one embodiment, the top end of the first elastic member 7 is connected to the top of the mirror box 2 and the bottom end is connected to the bottom of the reflector 3, pulling the reflector 3 upward and sliding out of the opening slot 23.

[0063] like Figure 3 As shown, the first elastic member 7 includes a lifting spring, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the reflector 3 and the mirror box 2, and the reflector 3 is pushed or pulled to slide out of the opening slot 23; preferably, the lifting spring is sleeved on the lifting guide 24; the lifting guide 24 is provided on both sides of the reflector 3 to guide the sliding of the reflector 3.

[0064] Preferably, if Figure 6-7 As shown, a limit baffle 35 is provided on the reflector frame 31 for contacting the mirror box 2 to limit the maximum movement of the reflector 3 and prevent the reflector 3 from slipping off the mirror box 2. More preferably, a shock-absorbing pad 37 is provided on the limit baffle 35 for reducing vibration and noise.

[0065] like Figure 7 As shown, the reflector frame 31 is provided with a lifting spring seat 36 which is slidably sleeved outside the lifting guide member 24 , and one end of the lifting spring abuts against the lifting spring seat 36 .

[0066] When the reflector 3 is housed in the mirror box 2 , the lifting guide 24 is located inside the box-shaped reflector 3 . When the reflector 3 slides out of the opening slot 23 , the lifting guide 24 provides guidance on one end and the side wall of the opening slot 23 provides a guide wire on the other end.

[0067] The multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device disclosed herein is not limited to use on new energy vehicles, but can be used on traditional fuel vehicles and other means of transportation that require observation of the rear area inside the vehicle and the field of view outside the vehicle; the installed streaming media screen includes but is not limited to being used to observe the field of view behind the vehicle, and depending on the position of the connected camera, it can also be used to observe the field of view in other directions or areas outside the vehicle, such as the blind spot near the front of a large truck.

[0068] In actual use, the mirror box 2 is provided with a mounting bracket 8 for mounting the rotatable mirror box 2 on the vehicle, and a streaming media screen 1 is installed on the rear side of the mirror box 2 (in line with the front and rear direction of the vehicle); an opening slot 23 is provided on the top of the mirror box 2, and the reflector 3 is a box-shaped structure, which is arranged in the mirror box 2, and the mirror box 2 is provided with lifting guides 24 located on both sides of the bottom of the reflector 3, and the reflector frame 31 is slidably sleeved on the two lifting guides 24 through two guide sliding holes 38, and a lifting spring is sleeved on the lifting guide 24, and the top and bottom ends of the lifting spring respectively abut against the reflector frame 31 and the mirror box 2; an opening slot 25 is provided on the top surface of the mirror box 2 on one side of the reflector 3, and the main control component 4 and the slave control component 5 are respectively arranged on both sides of the reflector 3, and limit The clamp 22 slides and engages the active slider 41 and the driven slider 51 respectively; the active slider 41 slides in and is arranged in the slide groove 25 to expose the sliding boss 411, and locking holes are provided on both sides of the reflector 3 corresponding to the active slider 41 and the driven slider 51. The switch spring pushes the active slider 41 and the driven slider 51 on both sides of the reflector 3 to slide toward each other and embed into the corresponding locking holes. A steering column is provided on the mirror box 2, and one end of the traction line 61 is connected to the active slider 41, and the other end is connected to the driven slider 51 after wrapping around the steering column. One end of the traction line 61 connected to the driven slider 51 is located between the steering column and the other end of the traction line 61; limit baffles 35 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the reflector 3 to abut the mirror box 2 to prevent the reflector 3 from slipping and separating from the mirror box 2.

[0069] When the active slider 41 is moved to slide back toward the reflector 3, the traction line 61 drives the driven slider 51 to slide back toward the reflector 3 after being turned through the steering column, and the active slider 41 and the driven slider 51 synchronously exit the corresponding active locking hole 33 and the driven locking hole 34, and the reflector 3 pops out of the mirror box 2 through the opening groove 23 under the thrust of the lifting spring, and is used to observe the rear area inside the vehicle while connecting the rear camera to the streaming media screen 1 to observe the rear situation outside the vehicle; when the reflector 3 is not in use, press the reflector 3 to retract it into the mirror box 2, and the active slider 41 and the driven slider 51 are respectively embedded in the active locking hole 33 and the driven locking hole 34 under the thrust of the corresponding switch spring, automatically limiting the lifting and lowering of the reflector 3, which is easy to use.

[0070] Another aspect of the present invention provides a method for observing the rear area of ​​a vehicle using a streaming media rearview mirror device. The method comprises the following steps using a multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device provided by the present invention: S1. When the reflector 3 is stored in the mirror box 2, the limit control component is used to release the limit effect on the reflector 3; S2, the reflective mirror 3 is driven by the lifting drive member to slide up and down and extend out of the opening slot 23; S3. Observe the rear area of ​​the vehicle through the reflector 3.

[0071] According to a method for observing the rear area of ​​a vehicle using a streaming media rearview mirror device provided by the present invention, in step S1, the use of a limit control component to release the limit effect on the reflector 3 includes: S11, slide the active slider 41 away from the reflector 3, drive the driven slider 51 of the slave control component 5 to slide through the linkage component 6, and release the limiting effect on the reflector 3 on both sides of the reflector 3. This step includes: S12. Slide the active slider 41 away from the reflector 3 to exit the active locking hole 33. The active slider 41 drives the traction wire 61 to move. The traction wire 61 is turned by the steering member 62 and then connected to drive the driven slider 51 to slide away from the reflector 3 to exit the driven locking hole 34.

[0072] According to the present invention, a method for observing the rear area of ​​a vehicle based on a streaming media rearview mirror device further includes: S4. Under the action of the lifting drive member, the reflector 3 slides out of the opening slot 23 under the guidance of the lifting guide 24. In actual use, the lifting spring is mounted outside the lifting guide 24, with its two ends respectively contacting the reflector 3 and the mirror box 2. The reflector 3 is slidably mounted outside the two lifting guides 24 through the two guide sliding holes 38. Under the guidance of the lifting guide 24, the lifting spring pushes the reflector 3 to slide out of the opening slot 23.

[0073] The present invention is based on a method for observing the rear area of ​​a vehicle using a streaming media rearview mirror device, which uses a reflector 3 hidden in a mirror box 2. A main control component 4 and a slave control component 5 limit the reflector 3 on both sides of the reflector 3 in the mirror box 2. The main control component 4 drives the slave control component 5 to synchronously release the limiting effect on the reflector 3 through the linkage component 6. The reflector 3 pops out of the opening slot 23 under the guidance of the lifting spring and the lifting guide 24. The reflector 3 can be used to observe the rear area of ​​the vehicle while using the streaming media screen 1 to observe the situation behind the vehicle, thereby providing a clear field of view.

[0074] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention are shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device, characterized by: A mirror box, wherein an opening slot is provided on one side of the mirror box and a mounting position for a streaming media screen is provided on the mirror box; A reflector, the reflector being arranged in the opening slot in a manner that allows for lifting and sliding, and being used for observing the rear area of ​​the vehicle after extending out of the opening slot; A lifting mechanism is provided on the mirror box for lifting and moving the reflective mirror.

2. The multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes a lifting drive component and a limit control component; The lifting drive member is used to drive the reflector to move up and down; The limit control component is used to limit the reflector in the open slot and control the reflector to slide out under the driving action of the lifting drive member.

3. The multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limit control component includes a main control component, which includes an active slider slidably arranged on the mirror box and a second elastic member, and the second elastic member is used to push the active slider to slide and then abut against the reflector to limit the lifting and lowering movement of the reflector.

4. The multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The reflector is provided with an active locking hole coupled to the active slider; the mirror box is provided with a sliding groove located on one side of the reflector, the active slider slides in the sliding groove and can be inserted into the active locking hole, and the two ends of the second elastic member respectively abut the mirror box and the active slider to push the active slider into the active locking hole.

5. The multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limit control component also includes a linkage component and a slave control component that is slidably arranged on the mirror box to limit the lifting and lowering of the reflector; the main control component and the slave control component are arranged on the mirror box on both sides of the reflector, and the linkage component is connected to the main control component to drive the slave control component to slide to release the limit restriction on the reflector.

6. The multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The linkage assembly includes a steering member and a traction line arranged on the mirror box. One end of the traction line is connected to the active slider of the main control assembly, and the other end is connected to the slave control assembly after winding around the steering member.

7. The multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The slave control component includes a slave slider slidably arranged on the mirror box and a third elastic member. The reflector is provided with a slave locking hole coupled to the slave slider. The third elastic member is used to push the slave slider to slide into the slave locking hole; the other end of the traction line is connected to the slave slider after wrapping around the steering member, and is used to drive the slave slider to exit the slave locking hole.

8. A multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The reflector comprises a reflector frame and a reflector sheet mounted on the reflector frame. The reflector frame is provided with a guide sliding hole. The mirror box is provided with a lifting guide member located in the guide sliding hole and guiding the reflector frame to lift and slide.

9. The multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting driving member includes a first elastic member for pushing or pulling the reflecting mirror to slide out of the opening slot.

10. A method for observing the rear area of ​​a vehicle based on a streaming media rearview mirror device, characterized in that: Using the multifunctional streaming media rearview mirror device according to any one of claims 2 to 9, the method includes: When the reflector is stored in the mirror box, the limit control component is used to release the limit effect on the reflector; The reflective mirror is driven by the lifting drive member to lift and slide out of the opening slot; Look in the rearview mirror to see the area behind the vehicle.

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