Hidden electronic rearview mirror

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of automobile accessories, and particularly relates to a hidden electronic rearview mirror which comprises a mirror support fixedly connected with an automobile body. The inner side end of the mirror handle is rotationally connected with the mirror support; the mirror body is arranged at the inner side end of the mirror handle and is rotationally connected with the mirror handle; the camera is arranged on the mirror handle, the camera is exposed when the mirror body is folded, and the camera is shielded when the mirror body is unfolded; the rotating mechanism is arranged on the mirror handle, and a coupler is arranged in the rotating mechanism, so that two modes of independent rotation of the mirror body or synchronous rotation of the mirror body and the mirror handle are realized. According to the technical scheme, the functions of an electronic rearview mirror and a mechanical rearview mirror are reserved, the electronic rearview mirror camera is installed on the rear side of the mirror handle, the electronic rearview mirror camera and the mirror handle are folded and stored together when a vehicle is locked, and the dustproof, waterproof and anti-pollution effects are achieved. In the comfortable mode and the low-wind-resistance mode, the mechanical rearview mirror is folded; and in the energy-saving mode, the camera is closed, and the mechanical rearview mirror is unfolded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically relating to a concealed electronic rearview mirror. Background Technology

[0002] Rearview mirrors are essential components of a car's exterior, and currently there are mechanical and electronic rearview mirrors. Mechanical rearview mirrors primarily achieve rearward visibility through mirror reflection, while electronic rearview mirrors achieve rearward visibility through cameras projecting images from inside the vehicle. Mechanical rearview mirrors, however, can impair visibility in rainy or foggy weather, and their larger projected area can affect the vehicle's aerodynamic drag.

[0003] To address the shortcomings of mechanical rearview mirrors, such as reduced visibility in rainy or foggy weather and significant wind resistance, some existing vehicle models use electronic rearview mirrors. However, electronic rearview mirrors still have the following drawbacks:

[0004] 1) Electronic solutions carry risks. Damage to electronic components or dirt on the camera can severely affect the field of view and safety.

[0005] 2) Electronic rearview mirrors cannot be folded when parked, and long-term exposure can easily cause contamination, affecting the lifespan of the camera. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a concealed electronic rearview mirror to solve the problems of reliability issues, pollution, and inability to fold current electronic rearview mirrors.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this application employs the following technical solution:

[0008] A concealed electronic rearview mirror includes a mirror holder, which is fixedly connected to the vehicle body;

[0009] The inner end of the mirror handle is rotatably connected to the mirror holder;

[0010] The mirror body is disposed on the inner end of the mirror handle and is rotatably connected to the mirror handle;

[0011] The camera is mounted on the handle of the lens, and is exposed when the lens is folded, and is covered when the lens is unfolded.

[0012] The rotating mechanism is mounted on the lens handle and has a built-in coupler, enabling two modes: independent rotation of the lens body or synchronous rotation of the lens body and the lens handle.

[0013] Furthermore, the mirror holder includes a mirror holder body and a mirror base. The mirror holder body includes a straight tube portion and a bent portion. The mirror base is disposed at the upper end of the bent portion. The inner side of the straight tube portion is fixedly connected to the vehicle body.

[0014] Furthermore, the rotating mechanism is located on the side where the lens handle connects to the lens holder.

[0015] Furthermore, the mirror body includes a mirror body and a connecting frame, one end of which is connected to the mirror body and the other end of which is connected to the rotating mechanism.

[0016] Furthermore, the camera is a binocular camera.

[0017] Furthermore, rubber protrusions are provided on the lens body at the position corresponding to the camera, which adhere to the surface of the camera when the lens body is unfolded or folded, thus enabling cleaning of the camera.

[0018] Furthermore, a camera cleaning mode is provided, which involves wiping the camera repeatedly with the lens.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0020] This invention develops a concealed rearview mirror that retains the functions of both electronic and mechanical rearview mirrors while significantly enhancing reliability. When the electronic rearview mirror malfunctions, the traditional method of unfolding the mechanical rearview mirror can be used. The electronic rearview mirror camera is mounted on the back of the mirror handle and folds away with the handle when the car is locked, providing dust, water, and pollution protection. When the camera becomes dirty, the surface can be cleaned instantly by repeatedly making small movements of the mirror body. In comfort and low-drag modes, the mechanical rearview mirror folds; in energy-saving mode, the camera is off and the mechanical rearview mirror unfolds. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rearview mirror of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rearview mirror configuration in mechanical rearview mirror mode.

[0023] Figure 3 This is the front view in electronic rearview mirror mode.

[0024] Figure 4 This is the rear side view in electronic rearview mirror mode.

[0025] Figure 5 This is the view when the car is locked.

[0026] Figure 6 View of camera cleaning mode.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 1. Rearview mirror; 2. Vehicle body; 11. Mirror holder; 111. Straight tube section; 112. Bending section; 113. Mirror base; 12. Mirror handle; 13. Mirror body; 131. Mirror body; 132. Upper connecting frame; 133. Lower connecting frame; 14. Rotating mechanism; 15. Camera; 16. Rubber protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are merely exemplary and can only be used to explain and illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the technical solution of the present invention.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this application provides a concealed electronic rearview mirror, which includes two modes: a rearview mirror in mechanical mode and a rearview mirror in electronic mode 1.

[0031] The concealed electronic rearview mirror of this application includes a mirror holder 11, which is used to fix it to the vehicle body 2. The mirror holder 11 includes a mirror holder body and a mirror base 113. The mirror holder body includes a straight tube 111 and a bent part 112. The straight tube 111 and the bent part 112 are connected. Related wires and signal lines are introduced into the vehicle through the straight tube and the bent part. The mirror base 113 is disposed on the upper end of the bent part 112, and the inner end of the straight tube 111 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 2. In other embodiments of this application, a decorative part or outer car skin is provided on the outside of the mirror holder to serve as a decoration for the mirror holder. Usually, the mirror holder structure is not visible from the outside of the passenger car.

[0032] The mirror handle 12 of this application is in the shape of an irregular tube, and its specific shape matches the design of the vehicle model. The inner side of the mirror handle (referring to the side closer to the vehicle body) is rotatably connected to the mirror holder.

[0033] The mirror body 13 of this application has the same structure as a conventional mechanical rearview mirror, and is rotatably connected to the inner end of the mirror handle. The mirror body 13 of this application includes a mirror body 131 and a connecting frame. The connecting frame includes an upper connecting frame 132 and a lower connecting frame 133, and the outer ends of the upper connecting frame 132 and the lower connecting frame 133 are fixedly connected to the mirror body. The inner end of the upper connecting frame is located above the mirror handle, and the inner end of the lower connecting frame is located below the mirror handle. They are rotatably connected by a rotating mechanism 14. The rotating mechanism 14 is located on the mirror handle above the mirror base 113, and the rotating mechanism 14 is actually located on the mirror base 113. The rotating mechanism can drive the mirror handle to rotate, and can also drive the mirror handle and mirror body to rotate simultaneously. Through the coupler built into the rotating mechanism (a conventional structure), two modes can be realized: the mirror body rotates alone or the mirror body and mirror handle rotate synchronously. In mechanical mode, the rearview mirror rotates independently or the mirror body and the mirror handle rotate synchronously; in electronic rearview mirror mode, the mirror body folds while the mirror handle remains stationary.

[0034] Camera 15, in this application, is a binocular camera, mounted on the mirror handle 12. In electronic rearview mirror mode, only the mirror body is folded, while the binocular camera on the mirror handle is exposed and functions, at which time the in-vehicle electronic rearview mirror display is turned on. At this time, the frontal projection area of ​​the rearview mirror decreases, reducing aerodynamic drag. When the vehicle is locked, both the electronic and mechanical rearview mirrors are folded.

[0035] This application also includes a camera cleaning mode, which involves setting rubber protrusions 16 inside the mirror body where they contact the binocular camera. When storing the camera, these protrusions can be used to wipe the camera surface to clean away dirt. The camera cleaning mode can be set inside the vehicle, and the mirror body can be wiped back and forth multiple times to clean the camera.

[0036] The electronic rearview mirror camera of this application is installed on the rear of the mirror handle and folds away together with the handle when the car is locked, providing dustproof, waterproof, and pollution-proof protection. When the camera gets dirty, the surface can be cleaned instantly by repeatedly moving the mirror body in small increments. In comfort mode and low wind resistance mode, the mechanical rearview mirror folds; in energy-saving mode, the camera is off and the mechanical rearview mirror unfolds.

[0037] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A concealed electronic rearview mirror, characterized in that, Includes a mirror holder, which is fixedly connected to the vehicle body; The inner end of the mirror handle is rotatably connected to the mirror holder; The mirror body is disposed on the inner end of the mirror handle and is rotatably connected to the mirror handle; The camera is mounted on the handle of the lens, and is exposed when the lens is folded, and is covered when the lens is unfolded. The rotating mechanism is mounted on the lens handle and has a built-in coupler, enabling two modes: independent rotation of the lens body or synchronous rotation of the lens body and the lens handle.

2. The concealed electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mirror holder includes a mirror holder body and a mirror base. The mirror holder body includes a straight tube section and a bent section. The mirror base is disposed at the upper end of the bent section. The inner side of the straight tube section is fixedly connected to the vehicle body.

3. The concealed electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating mechanism is located on the side where the lens handle connects to the lens holder.

4. The concealed electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mirror body includes a mirror body and a connecting frame. One end of the connecting frame is connected to the mirror body, and the other end of the connecting frame is connected to a rotating mechanism.

5. The concealed electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera is a binocular camera.

6. The concealed electronic rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, Rubber protrusions are provided on the lens body at the position corresponding to the camera. When the lens body is unfolded or folded, it sticks to the surface of the camera to achieve cleaning of the camera.

7. The concealed electronic rearview mirror according to claim 6, characterized in that, It has a camera cleaning mode that wipes the camera back and forth multiple times.

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