Outside rear-view mirror device and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses an outside rear-view mirror device and a vehicle with the same, and relates to the technical field of rear-view mirrors, the outside rear-view mirror device comprises a main body, an outside rear-view mirror lens, a rainproof baffle and a driving mechanism, the outside rear-view mirror lens is arranged on the main body and extends in the vertical direction; the rainproof baffle is arranged on the main body and is telescopically arranged above the outside rear-view mirror lens in the front-back direction; the driving mechanism is in transmission connection with the rainproof baffle so as to drive the rainproof baffle to stretch out of or retract into the main body. According to the outside rear-view mirror device provided by the embodiment of the invention, the rain-proof baffle capable of automatically stretching out and drawing back is arranged in the main body, so that the appearance of the outside rear-view mirror device can be kept unchanged, and a rain-proof effect can be realized when it rains.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of rearview mirror technology, and particularly to an exterior rearview mirror device and a vehicle having the exterior rearview mirror device. Background Technology

[0002] When vehicles are driving on the road in the rain, rainwater can easily wet the exterior rearview mirrors, causing the mirrors to become blurry. Drivers cannot directly observe the situation of vehicles approaching from behind through the exterior rearview mirrors, which leads to a sharp increase in driving risks.

[0003] Among related technologies, there are several methods for protecting exterior rearview mirrors from rain. The first is to increase airflow over the mirror surface to blow away rainwater. The second is to use the air conditioning's exterior rearview mirror heating function to heat and dry the rainwater. The third is to use a physical device to wipe the rain off the mirror. The fourth is to install a simple rain guard above the mirror to prevent rainwater from falling onto the lens. However, these methods suffer from problems such as poor rain protection or inconvenience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide an exterior rearview mirror device with an automatically retractable rainproof baffle, which can maintain the shape of the exterior rearview mirror device while achieving a rainproof effect during rain.

[0005] The present invention also proposes a vehicle including the aforementioned exterior rearview mirror device.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an exterior rearview mirror device includes: a main body, an exterior rearview mirror lens, a rainproof baffle, and a driving mechanism. The exterior rearview mirror lens is disposed on the main body and extends in the vertical direction. The rainproof baffle is disposed on the main body and is retractably disposed above the exterior rearview mirror lens in the front-rear direction. The driving mechanism is induced to be connected to the rainproof baffle to drive the rainproof baffle to extend or retract into the main body.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the exterior rearview mirror device can maintain its shape while providing a rainproof baffle that can be automatically extended and retracted within the main body.

[0008] In addition, the exterior rearview mirror device according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features: In some examples of the present invention, the rain shield has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the rain shield extends out of the main body and covers the upper part of the exterior rearview mirror lens. In the second position, the rain shield retracts into the main body, and the driving mechanism drives the rain shield to move between the first position and the second position.

[0009] In some examples of the present invention, the rain shield further includes a third position located between the first position and the second position, wherein the rain shield extends out of the body and covers the exterior rearview mirror lens.

[0010] In some examples of the present invention, the exterior rearview mirror device further includes a controller and a light rain sensor, the controller transmitting signals with the drive mechanism and the light rain sensor, the controller being configured to control the operation of the drive mechanism based on the signal from the light rain sensor.

[0011] In some examples of the present invention, the exterior rearview mirror device further includes a movable guide rail, which is movably disposed on the upper part of the main body, and the rainproof baffle is disposed on the movable guide rail.

[0012] In some examples of the present invention, the driving mechanism includes a drive motor and a support member, the support member being connected between the drive motor and the moving guide rail to drive the moving guide rail to move along the front-back direction.

[0013] In some examples of the present invention, the support member is located below the rainproof baffle.

[0014] In some examples of the present invention, the exterior rearview mirror device further includes a baffle outlet, the rainproof baffle being adapted to extend from the baffle outlet of the main body, and a rainproof rubber strip being provided on the upper periphery of the baffle outlet, the rainproof rubber strip being interference-fitted with the rainproof baffle.

[0015] In some examples of the present invention, the rainproof baffle is plate-shaped.

[0016] In some examples of the present invention, the rainproof baffle includes at least two plate portions, which are stacked within the main body and driven by the driving mechanism respectively.

[0017] Vehicles according to some embodiments of the present invention include the aforementioned exterior rearview mirror device.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, by applying the aforementioned exterior rearview mirror device to the vehicle, the rain shield can automatically extend and retract to cover the top of the exterior rearview mirror lens, thereby achieving the rainproof effect of the exterior rearview mirror lens, which makes it easier for users to drive the vehicle in rainy weather. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams of the exterior rearview mirror device in some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a logic block diagram of the vehicle's exterior rearview mirror device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] Figure label: 1. Main body; 2. Exterior rearview mirror lens; 3. Rainproof baffle; 4. Moving guide rail; 5. Support component; 6. Drive motor; 7. Baffle outlet; 8. Rainproof rubber strip; 9. Controller; 10. Light and rain sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0021] When vehicles are driving in the rain, rainwater easily wets the side mirrors, causing them to become blurry and making it difficult for drivers to see oncoming traffic, thus drastically increasing driving risks. To address this problem, several common methods for rain protection of side mirrors are used: first, increasing airflow over the mirror surface to blow away rainwater; second, using the air conditioning's side mirror heating function to dry the rainwater; third, using physical wipers to remove rainwater; and fourth, installing a simple rain guard above the side mirror to prevent rainwater from falling onto the lens.

[0022] Each type of rainproof device has its own drawbacks. The first type has a large blower, and the air blowing onto the lens can easily cause obvious water streaks. The second type is effective when the rain is light, but it cannot effectively remove water when the rain is heavy. The third type, which adds wipers to wipe water, is technically difficult to install on small and medium-sized cars. The fourth type is easy to install but is easy to fall off.

[0023] Therefore, although there are various methods for rain protection of exterior rearview mirrors in related technologies, only two have truly entered the practical stage in the market for small and medium-sized cars such as sedans and SUVs: heated exterior rearview mirrors and simple rainproof devices installed on top of the exterior rearview mirrors. Large trucks have also seen the addition of windshield wipers for their exterior rearview mirrors. For rain protection of exterior rearview mirrors in small and medium-sized cars, the heated exterior rearview mirror function becomes useless in slightly heavier rainfall. Installing a simple rainproof device on top of the exterior rearview mirror is an effective rain protection method, and it is easy to install. However, it is easily pulled off or knocked off after installation, posing a significant risk of detachment. If it is not removed after installation, it affects the overall appearance of the vehicle; reinstalling it every time it is used is also troublesome.

[0024] Therefore, in order to solve the problem of rain protection for exterior rearview mirrors while ensuring that the design aesthetics of the vehicle's exterior rearview mirrors are not altered, this invention proposes an exterior rearview mirror device. By setting an automatically retractable rainproof baffle inside the main body, the shape of the exterior rearview mirror device can be maintained, and a rainproof effect can be achieved when it rains. Moreover, the rainproofing reliability of the baffle is strong, and it can also play a good role in rain protection even in heavy rain. Furthermore, it does not require manual installation, making it convenient for users.

[0025] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] Combination Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the exterior rearview mirror device includes: a main body 1, an exterior rearview mirror lens 2, and a rainproof baffle 3. The exterior rearview mirror lens 2 is disposed on the main body 1 and extends in the vertical direction, which facilitates the user's observation of the road conditions behind. The rainproof baffle 3 is disposed on the main body 1 and is retractably disposed above the exterior rearview mirror lens 2 in the front-rear direction. When it is not raining, the rainproof baffle 3 can retract into the main body 1, thereby maintaining the overall appearance of the rearview mirror. When it rains, the rainproof baffle 3 can extend out of the main body 1 and cover the exterior rearview mirror lens 2, which will not affect the user's view of the exterior rearview mirror lens 2, and can also serve to protect against rain, preventing rainwater from directly hitting the exterior rearview mirror lens 2.

[0027] Furthermore, the exterior rearview mirror device also includes a drive mechanism, which is connected to the rain shield 3 to drive the rain shield 3 to extend or retract from the main body 1. Thus, the rain shield 3 can extend and retract relative to the exterior rearview mirror lens 2, effectively blocking the lens 2. In other words, the rain shield 3 of the exterior rearview mirror device can automatically extend and retract via the drive mechanism, eliminating the need for manual adjustment by the user and providing convenience. For example, if the user needs to manually adjust the shield during rain, it will affect driving if the user is in a driving state. Furthermore, the shield is generally only used after rain, and manually adjusting it after rain will result in the user getting wet. Additionally, rainwater will enter the vehicle when the window is open for adjustment, causing significant inconvenience. However, by using a drive mechanism to extend and retract the rain shield 3, user convenience is provided, and the adjustment position is more precise, improving the rain protection effect.

[0028] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the exterior rearview mirror device can maintain the shape of the exterior rearview mirror device and achieve a rainproof effect when it rains by providing an automatically retractable rainproof baffle 3 inside the main body 1.

[0029] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the rain shield 3 has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the rain shield 3 extends out of the main body 1 and covers the upper part of the exterior rearview mirror lens 2; in the second position, the rain shield 3 retracts into the main body 1, and the driving mechanism is configured to drive the rain shield 3 to move between the first position and the second position.

[0030] Specifically, during rain, the drive mechanism can move the rain shield 3 from the second position to the first position, causing it to extend from the main body 1 and cover the exterior rearview mirror lens 2. This way, when rain falls, the rain shield 3 can block the rainwater, preventing the exterior rearview mirror lens 2 from getting wet, thus avoiding obstructing the user's view of the road behind through the lens 2 during rainy weather. When it is not raining or the rain has stopped, the drive mechanism can move the rain shield 3 from the second position to the first position, retracting it back into the main body 1 without affecting daily use or the appearance of the exterior rearview mirror device.

[0031] Optionally, the rain shield 3 can also adjust the size of its extension from the main body 1 or the size of its obstruction of the exterior rearview mirror lens 2 according to the amount of rainfall. Specifically, in some embodiments of the present invention, the rain shield 3 further includes a third position, located between the first position and the second position. In the third position, the rain shield 3 extends out of the main body 1 and obstructs the exterior rearview mirror lens 2. Specifically, when the rainfall is light, the rain shield 3 may not extend completely, but only partially, that is, the rain shield 3 can move to the third position between the first position and the second position. When the rainfall is heavy, the driving mechanism can drive the rain shield 3 to move directly to the second position, which can improve the functionality of the exterior rearview mirror device.

[0032] More specifically, the drive mechanism can be controlled by the user inside the vehicle or automatically via signal transmission between the controller 9 and the rain sensor 10. Alternatively, the user can select the adjustment method of the drive mechanism. For example, when the exterior rearview mirror device is applied to a vehicle, the user can adjust the drive mechanism to manual or automatic control via buttons inside the vehicle. In manual control, the user can adjust the operation of the drive mechanism according to the rainfall intensity after rain to adjust the rain shield 3. In automatic control, the vehicle controller 9 controls the operation of the drive mechanism based on the signal from the vehicle's rain sensor 10, and controls the position of the rain shield 3 based on the rainfall intensity detected by the rain sensor 10, automatically retracting it when the rain stops, thus achieving automatic extension or retraction of the rain shield 3.

[0033] Combination Figure 1 In some embodiments of the present invention, the exterior rearview mirror device further includes a controller 9 and a light and rain sensor 10. The controller 9 transmits signals with the drive mechanism and the light and rain sensor 10. The controller 9 is configured to control the operation of the drive mechanism according to the signal from the light and rain sensor 10. Thus, the light and rain sensor 10 can detect whether it is raining or the amount of rain. The controller 9 can control the operation of the drive mechanism according to the detection signal, which can realize the automatic control of the rainproof baffle 3 and improve the intelligence of the device.

[0034] Optionally, the rain shield 3 can share the same light and rain sensor 10 as the vehicle's windshield wipers. The electrical signal converted from the intensity of reflected light measured by the sensor is fed back to the controller 9. The controller 9, such as the vehicle controller 9, then drives the drive mechanism to move the rain shield 3, for example, controlling the rain shield 3 to extend when the rainfall reaches a predetermined value. This improves the vehicle's functionality without significantly increasing the cost.

[0035] Furthermore, when the exterior rearview mirror device is applied to a vehicle, the communication information exchange between the drive mechanism, the light and rain sensor 10, and the controller 9 is connected through the vehicle communication network.

[0036] Optionally, controller 9 can be a BCM (Body Control Module) controller or a vehicle controller.

[0037] Optionally, the exterior rearview mirror device can also be applied to electric vehicles. When the exterior rearview mirror is applied to an electric vehicle, the user can manually control the drive mechanism to extend and retract the rain guard 3.

[0038] Furthermore, combining Figure 1 In some embodiments of the present invention, the exterior rearview mirror device further includes a movable guide rail 4, which is movably disposed on the upper part or above the main body 1, and the rainproof baffle 3 is disposed on the movable guide rail 4. Specifically, the movable guide rail 4 can improve the stability of movement and also support the rainproof baffle 3, thereby improving the overall structural stability.

[0039] More specifically, in some embodiments of the present invention, the driving mechanism includes a drive motor 6 and a support member 5. The support member 5 is connected between the drive motor 6 and the moving guide rail 4 to drive the moving guide rail 4 to move in the front-to-back direction. The support member 5 can provide support or transmission between the drive motor 6 and the moving guide rail 4, transmitting the power of the drive motor 6 to the moving guide rail 4, driving the moving guide rail 4 to move, and thus moving the rainproof baffle 3 provided on the moving guide rail 4. Specifically, the drive motor 6 can drive the moving guide rail 4 to move forward or backward by rotating in the forward or reverse direction, or the drive motor 6 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise to drive the moving guide rail 4 to extend or retract from the main body 1. The support member 5 can provide support or connection between the moving guide rail 4 and the drive motor 6, thereby improving the flexibility of the arrangement of the drive motor 6 and the structural stability.

[0040] For example, the drive motor 6 can be configured with either a lead screw drive or a belt drive to the moving guide rail 4. Alternatively, the drive motor 6 can transmit power to the support member 5, which in turn drives the moving guide rail 4 to move. The support member 5 can also simply serve to support the moving guide rail 4.

[0041] Optionally, the support 5 is located below the rainproof baffle 3; it can also be installed in other fixed locations such as inside the main body 1 above the rear exterior rearview mirror device.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, the exterior rearview mirror device further includes a baffle outlet 7, a rainproof baffle 3 adapted to extend from the baffle outlet 7 out of the main body 1, and a rainproof rubber strip 8 provided on the upper periphery of the baffle outlet 7, the rainproof rubber strip 8 being interference-fitted with the rainproof baffle 3. When the rainproof baffle 3 is retracted, rainwater above the baffle is discharged by the rainproof rubber strip 8. The rainproof rubber strip 8 may also be provided on the inner periphery of the baffle outlet 7 to improve the rainproof effect.

[0043] Optionally, the exterior rearview mirror device may also include a mounting groove with an opening, a rainproof baffle 3 disposed in the mounting groove and adapted to extend from the main body 1 through the opening, and a rainproof rubber strip 8 provided on the inner periphery of the opening, the rainproof rubber strip 8 being interference-fitted with the rainproof baffle 3. Specifically, the mounting groove can provide a receiving space for the rainproof baffle 3, the rainproof baffle 3 can extend from the main body 1 through the opening, and the rainproof rubber strip 8 provided on the inner periphery of the opening, which is interference-fitted with the rainproof baffle 3, can prevent rainwater from entering the mounting groove or the interior of the exterior rearview mirror through the opening when the rainproof baffle 3 is retracted.

[0044] The rainproof strip 8 can be flexible enough to scrape off the rainproof baffle 3 during the process of the rainproof baffle 3 retracting or shrinking into the main body 1, thereby cleaning the rainproof baffle 3 and preventing rainwater from entering the interior of the exterior rearview mirror device or the main body 1.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, the rainproof baffle 3 is plate-shaped, which helps to improve the shielding effect and has high structural strength.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, the rainproof baffle 3 includes at least two plate portions, which are stacked within the main body 1 and driven by a driving mechanism respectively. For example, the rainproof baffle 3 includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion. When folded, the first and second plate portions can be stacked and stored within the main body 1, which helps to reduce the space occupied by the rainproof baffle 3 within the main body 1. When unfolded or extended from the main body 1, the first and second plate portions can be unfolded sequentially, thereby extending the outward extension length of the rainproof baffle 3, which helps to improve the rain-shielding effect of the exterior rearview mirror lens 2, or facilitates adjustment of the extension length of the rainproof baffle 3, for example, extending only the first plate portion or extending both the first and second plate portions simultaneously. Of course, the rainproof baffle 3 may also include a third plate portion and a fourth plate portion, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0047] For example, the rainproof baffle 3 of the car's exterior rearview mirror device can be a single piece or arranged in a fish-scale (segmented) pattern. Upon receiving a command, the fish-scale (segmented) baffles are deployed piece by piece to form a complete rainproof baffle 3.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present invention, the exterior rearview mirror device may have an automatic folding function when locking the vehicle, or it may not have an automatic folding function when locking the vehicle. When the automatic folding function is present, the exterior rearview mirror device will only be activated and opened after it is detected that the exterior rearview mirror device has been unfolded. When the automatic folding function is not present, the exterior rearview mirror device will be activated and opened after the vehicle is powered on. The present invention also proposes a vehicle including the aforementioned exterior rearview mirror device. By applying the aforementioned exterior rearview mirror device to the vehicle, the rain shield 3 can automatically extend and retract to cover the top of the exterior rearview mirror lens 2, thereby achieving the rainproof effect of the exterior rearview mirror lens 2, which makes it easier for users to drive the vehicle in rainy weather.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, the communication information exchange between the drive mechanism, the light and rain sensor, and the BCM controller is connected through the vehicle communication network.

[0050] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes an exterior rearview mirror device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle exterior rearview mirror device includes a main body 1, an exterior rearview mirror lens 2, a rainproof baffle 3, a moving guide rail 4, a support member 5, a drive motor 6, a baffle outlet 7, a rainproof rubber strip 8, a controller 9, and a light and rain sensor 10. When the vehicle is powered on and the main body 1 is deployed, if the light and rain sensor 10 detects that it is raining, the light and rain sensor 10 sends a corresponding signal to the controller 9. After receiving the rain signal from the light and rain sensor 10, the controller 9 starts the drive motor 6. After the motor starts, it drives the moving guide rail 4 to move outward. The rainproof baffle 3, which is mounted on the moving guide rail 4, moves outward along with the moving guide rail 4 and extends from the baffle outlet 7, blocking rainwater from hitting the exterior rearview mirror lens 2. When the vehicle is powered off, the controller 9 receives the power-off command and drives the motor 6 to start. After the motor starts, it drives the moving guide rail 4 to move inward. The rainproof baffle 3 installed on the moving guide rail 4 follows the moving guide rail 4 and retracts into the main body 1. After the rainproof baffle 3 is retracted, the exterior rearview mirrors automatically fold when the car is locked.

[0052] Specifically, in combination Figure 1The exterior rearview mirror lens 2 can be adjusted by the driver to change its angle up, down, left, and right, improving driving safety. The rain shield 3 is mounted on the upper movable guide rail 4 inside the vehicle body 1 and can move outwards / inwards along the guide rail 4. The movable guide rail 4 is also mounted on the upper interior of the vehicle body 1 and can move outwards / inwards according to the rotation of the drive motor 6. The support component 5 is not limited to being installed at the bottom; it can also be installed in other fixed locations such as inside the outer shell above the rear body 1. The drive motor 6 is located inside the vehicle body 1. After receiving a signal from the controller 9, the drive motor 6 rotates forward / reverse to drive the movable guide rail 4 to move outwards / inwards. The shield outlet 7 is located on the outer shell above the exterior rearview mirror lens 2 of the vehicle body 1, facilitating the retraction or extension of the rain shield 3. A rainproof rubber strip 8 is installed at the shield outlet 7 to prevent rainwater from entering the interior of the exterior rearview mirror through the shield outlet 7. The controller 9 is used to control the electronic control unit of the vehicle's electrical system; in this invention, it mainly controls the start / stop of the drive motor 6 and the direction adjustment of the exterior rearview mirror lens 2. The light and rain sensor 10 is generally installed inside the windshield. The specific installation location depends on the overall layout of the vehicle. It is used to monitor the ambient light level and rainfall.

[0053] like Figure 2 The logic block diagram of the vehicle's exterior rearview mirror device is shown. Specifically, when the vehicle is powered on, if the vehicle has the automatic folding exterior rearview mirror function enabled when locking the vehicle, the exterior rearview mirror 1 will automatically unfold; if the vehicle does not have the automatic folding exterior rearview mirror function enabled when locking the vehicle, or if the automatic folding exterior rearview mirror function is not enabled, the exterior rearview mirror will be in the unfolded state when locking the vehicle.

[0054] When the vehicle is powered on, it starts to rain. After the rain sensor 10 detects the rain, it transmits the corresponding information to the controller 9 through the vehicle communication network. After receiving the rain signal, the controller 9 sends a start signal to the drive motor 6. After receiving the start signal, the drive motor 6 starts to rotate. The rotation of the motor drives the moving guide rail 4 to move outward. The rainproof baffle 3 installed on the moving guide rail 4 also moves outward along with the moving guide rail 4. When the rainproof baffle 3 moves into place and covers the top of the exterior rearview mirror lens 2, the controller 9 sends a stop signal to the drive motor 6. The drive motor 6 stops working, and the rain falling from above or diagonally in front will be blocked by the rainproof baffle.

[0055] When the vehicle is powered off, the controller 9 receives a power-off notification and sends a reverse start signal to the drive motor 6. Upon receiving the reverse start signal, the drive motor 6 starts rotating in reverse. The rotation of the motor drives the moving guide rail 4 to move inward. The rainproof baffle 3 installed on the moving guide rail 4 also moves inward along with the moving guide rail 4. Residual rainwater above the rainproof baffle 3 is blocked by the rainproof rubber strip 8 as the rainproof baffle 3 moves inward. When the rainproof baffle 3 has moved into place and completely retracted, the controller 9 sends a stop signal to the drive motor 6. The drive motor 6 stops working. If the vehicle has the automatic folding rearview mirrors activated when locking the car, the rearview mirrors will start folding. The process ends when the rearview mirrors are folded. If the vehicle does not have the automatic folding rearview mirrors function or if the function is not activated, the process ends when the drive motor 6 stops working.

[0056] Optionally, the storage location of the controller 9 and the light and rain sensor 10 inside the vehicle can be set according to the vehicle manufacturer's requirements. The information exchange between the controller 9, the light and rain sensor 10 and the main body 1 and the drive motor 6 can be achieved through the vehicle's communication network, avoiding excessive wiring.

[0057] Furthermore, the communication information exchange between the main body 1, the light and rain sensor 10, and the controller 9 is connected through the vehicle's communication network. A control box is installed inside the vehicle, and the controller 9 is located inside the control box.

[0058] The exterior rearview mirror device according to embodiments of the present invention has the following advantages compared with related technologies: 1. The components added to the exterior rearview mirror device in this invention, such as the rainproof baffle 3, the moving guide rail 4, and the drive mechanism, are all installed inside the main body 1. They do not change the shape of the vehicle and do not increase wind resistance or the risk of falling off during driving.

[0059] 2. The activation and opening of the rainproof baffle 3 of the present invention does not require manual operation. As long as the light and rain sensor 10 receives a rain signal and transmits the signal to the controller 9, the controller 9 will automatically control the rainproof baffle 3 to extend.

[0060] 3. The rainproof cover 3 is only used when there is a need for its use. It retracts automatically when the vehicle is locked, and has no impact on the overall appearance design of the vehicle.

[0061] 4. The present invention has a rainproof rubber strip 8 installed at the outlet 7 of the baffle. When the rainproof baffle 3 is not extended in the locked state, rainwater will not enter the interior of the main body 1 through the outlet 7 of the baffle. When the rainproof baffle 3 is extended, the rainproof rubber strip 8 will block the rainwater on the rainproof baffle 3 when the rainproof baffle 3 is retracted after the vehicle is locked, so as to avoid excessive moisture inside the main body 1 and affect other components.

[0062] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0063] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0064] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0065] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0066] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0067] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An exterior mirror device, characterized by Comprise: a main body (1), a mirror lens (2) provided on the main body (1) and extending in the up-down direction; a rainproof baffle (3) provided on the main body (1) and telescopically arranged above the mirror lens (2) in the front-back direction; a driving mechanism in driving connection with the rainproof baffle (3) to drive the rainproof baffle (3) to extend out of or retract into the main body (1).

2. The exterior mirror device according to claim 1, characterized in that The rainproof baffle (3) has a first position and a second position, in the first position, the rainproof baffle (3) extends out of the main body (1) and shields above the mirror lens (2); in the second position, the rainproof baffle (3) retracts into the main body (1), and the driving mechanism drives the rainproof baffle (3) to move between the first position and the second position.

3. The exterior mirror device according to claim 2, characterized in that The rainproof baffle (3) further comprises a third position between the first position and the second position, in the third position, the rainproof baffle (3) extends out of the main body (1) and shields above the mirror lens (2).

4. The exterior mirror device according to claim 1, characterized in that Further comprising a controller (9) and a light rain sensor (10), the controller (9) is in signal transmission with the driving mechanism and the light rain sensor (10), and the controller (9) is configured to control the operation of the driving mechanism according to the signal of the light rain sensor (10).

5. The exterior mirror device according to claim 1, characterized in that Further comprising a moving guide rail (4) movably provided on the upper part of the main body (1), and the rainproof baffle (3) is provided on the moving guide rail (4).

6. The exterior mirror device according to claim 5, characterized in that The driving mechanism comprises a driving motor (6) and a support (5) connected between the driving motor (6) and the moving guide rail (4) to drive the moving guide rail (4) to move in the front-back direction.

7. The exterior mirror device according to claim 6, characterized in that The support (5) is provided below the rainproof baffle (3).

8. The mirror device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein Further comprising a baffle outlet (7), the rainproof baffle (3) is adapted to extend out of the main body (1) from the baffle outlet (7), and the upper periphery of the baffle outlet (7) is provided with a rainproof rubber strip (8) in interference fit with the rainproof baffle (3).

9. The mirror device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein The rainproof baffle (3) is plate-shaped; and / or the rainproof baffle (3) comprises at least two plate parts, and the at least two plate parts are arranged in layers in the main body (1) and are respectively driven by the driving mechanism.

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The rearview mirror device according to any one of claims 1-9 is provided.

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