Novel foldable electric outside rear-view mirror

By adopting a combined structure of base bracket, rotating arm assembly, rotating mechanism and gearbox assembly in the electric folding exterior mirror, the existing equipment is solved by large size and complex disassembly and assembly, and more efficient assembly and production is achieved.

CN222591368UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11SHENZHEN ROADROVER TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421186512.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-27
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-27

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Technical Problem

The existing electric folding exterior rearview mirror equipment is large in size and complex in disassembly and assembly, requiring special tools and low production efficiency.

Method used

A new foldable electric exterior mirror was designed, using a combined structure of base bracket, rotating arm assembly, rotating mechanism and gearbox assembly, and quickly assembled by fastening bolts and spring brackets.

Benefits of technology

The transmission structure of the equipment is simplified, the overall volume is reduced, and the convenience and production efficiency of equipment disassembly and assembly are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of exterior rearview mirrors, and discloses a novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror which comprises a base support and a rotating arm assembly, a rotating mechanism is arranged between the base support and the rotating arm assembly, and the rotating mechanism comprises a rotating support, a fastening bolt, an output gear ring, a spring support, a spring and a tensioning support. The rotating arm assembly is installed on the base support, then the spring, the spring support and the tensioning support are sequentially arranged in the rotating arm assembly in a sleeved mode, then the fastening bolt penetrates through the base support and is locked with the tensioning support, rapid assembly of the base support and the rotating arm assembly is achieved, the transmission structure of equipment is simplified, and the overall size is reduced. And the convenience of equipment disassembly and assembly is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of exterior rearview mirrors, in particular to a novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror. Background Art

[0002] An exterior rearview mirror is a mirror installed on the side of a car, truck, bus or other vehicle for the driver to observe the side and rear of the vehicle. It usually consists of a flat or convex lens and a bracket, which is connected to the door or body of the vehicle by fixing bolts or other means to ensure stability and reliability.

[0003] An electrically foldable exterior rearview mirror in the prior art (Announcement No.: CN219601074U) ensures that the rearview mirror seat is in the desired position after unfolding and folding by adjusting the circumferential position relationship between the hinge tube and the rearview mirror seat. However, the device is large in size, complicated to disassemble and assemble, and requires special disassembly and assembly tools, and has low production efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to design a new type of foldable electric exterior rearview mirror with a simple structure and easy assembly. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the shortcomings in the prior art and proposes a novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror includes a base bracket and further includes:

[0007] A rotating arm assembly, the rotating arm assembly is arranged on the top of one end of the base bracket;

[0008] A rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism is used to connect the base bracket and the rotating arm assembly;

[0009] The gear box assembly is arranged on one side of the top of the rotating arm assembly, and the gear box assembly is used to drive the rotating mechanism.

[0010] As a further solution of the utility model, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating bracket, a fastening bolt, an output gear ring, a spring bracket, a spring and a tensioning bracket. The output gear ring, spring bracket, spring and tensioning bracket are sequentially embedded in the rotating arm assembly, and one end of the fastening bolt passes through the base bracket and is threadedly connected to the tensioning bracket.

[0011] As a further solution of the utility model, a rotation groove for installing the rotating arm assembly is opened on one side of the top of the base bracket, and the rotating arm assembly is rotatably installed in the rotation groove.

[0012] As a further solution of the utility model, the rotating arm assembly includes a host bottom shell and a host module. The host module is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the host bottom shell, and a host bracket is installed on the other side of the top of the host bottom shell by screws.

[0013] As a further solution of the utility model, the top cover of the rotating arm assembly is connected to a rotating arm cover, the surface of the base bracket is sleeved with a base shell, the bottom of the base shell is provided with a through hole for adjusting the fastening bolt, the bottom of the base shell is provided with a slot, and a sealing cover is embedded in the slot.

[0014] As a further solution of the utility model, the sealing cover is fixedly sleeved on the shoulder of the fastening bolt, and the inner diameter of the through hole is matched with the outer diameter of the sealing cover.

[0015] As a further solution of the utility model, the gearbox assembly includes a gearbox rear cover, a motor module and a motor plate. The motor plate is fixedly installed in the gearbox rear cover, and the motor module is fixedly installed on one side of the motor plate.

[0016] As a further solution of the utility model, a first worm, a bevel gear and a second worm are rotatably installed in the rear cover of the gear box, and the first worm is meshed with the output gear ring.

[0017] As a further solution of the utility model, one end of the first worm is fixedly installed with the rotation center of one side of the bevel gear, the bevel gear is meshed with the second worm, and the second worm is fixedly sleeved on the output end surface of the motor module.

[0018] As a further solution of the utility model, a gear box face shell is mounted on one side of the gear box rear cover by screws.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] By installing the rotating arm assembly on the base bracket, and then inserting the spring, spring bracket, and tension bracket into the rotating arm assembly in sequence, and then using a fastening bolt to pass through the base bracket and the tension bracket to lock them, the base bracket and the rotating arm assembly can be quickly assembled, which simplifies the transmission structure of the equipment, reduces the overall volume, and improves the convenience of disassembly and assembly of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror proposed by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram of a novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror proposed by the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror proposed by the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a gearbox assembly of a novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror proposed in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 The utility model provides a schematic diagram of the partial structure of a gearbox assembly of a novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror.

[0026] In the figure: 1, base shell; 2, rotating arm cover; 3, rotating arm assembly; 4, gear box assembly; 5, sealing cover; 6, rotating bracket; 7, fastening bolt; 8, output gear ring; 9, spring bracket; 10, spring; 11, tensioning bracket; 12, host bracket; 13, base bracket; 301, host bottom shell; 302, host module; 401, gear box back cover; 402, motor module; 403, motor plate; 404, first worm; 405, bevel gear; 406, second worm; 407, gear box face shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "the other end" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 A novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror includes a base bracket 13 and further includes:

[0032] A rotating arm assembly 3, the rotating arm assembly 3 is arranged on the top of one end of the base bracket 13;

[0033] A rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism is used to connect the base bracket 13 and the rotating arm assembly 3;

[0034] The gear box assembly 4 is arranged on one side of the top of the rotating arm assembly 3, and the gear box assembly 4 is used to drive the rotating mechanism.

[0035] By setting up the above technical solution, the base bracket 13 and the rotating arm assembly 3 can be quickly assembled, which simplifies the transmission structure of the equipment, reduces the overall volume, improves the convenience of equipment disassembly and assembly, and greatly improves production efficiency during batch assembly production.

[0036] Please refer to the attached Figure 1 -Attached Figure 5 In a preferred embodiment, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating bracket 6, a fastening bolt 7, an output gear ring 8, a spring bracket 9, a spring 10 and a tension bracket 11, the output gear ring 8, the spring bracket 9, the spring 10 and the tension bracket 11 are sequentially embedded in the rotating arm assembly 3, one end of the fastening bolt 7 passes through the base bracket 13 and is threadedly connected to the tension bracket 11, a rotating groove for installing the rotating arm assembly 3 is opened on one side of the top of the base bracket 13, and the rotating arm assembly 3 is rotatably installed in the rotating groove, the rotating arm assembly 3 includes a host bottom shell 301 and a host module 302, the host module 302 is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the host bottom shell 301, and the host bracket 12 is installed on the other side of the top of the host bottom shell 301 by screws, the top of the rotating arm assembly 3 is covered with a rotating arm cover 2, and the surface of the base bracket 13 is sleeved with a base shell 1, A through hole for adjusting the fastening bolt 7 is provided at the bottom of the base shell 1, and a card slot is provided at the bottom of the base shell 1, in which a sealing cover 5 is embedded. The gearbox assembly 4 includes a gearbox back cover 401, a motor module 402 and a motor plate 403. The motor plate 403 is fixedly installed in the gearbox back cover 401, and the motor module 402 is fixedly installed on one side of the motor plate 403. A first worm 404, a bevel gear 405 and a second worm 406 are rotatably installed in the gearbox back cover 401. The first worm 404 is meshed with the output gear ring 8, and one end of the first worm 404 is fixedly installed with the rotation center of one side of the bevel gear 405. The bevel gear 405 is meshed with the second worm 406, and the second worm 406 is fixedly sleeved on the output end surface of the motor module 402. A gearbox face shell 407 is installed on one side of the gearbox back cover 401 by screws.

[0037] When the device is used, the rotating arm assembly 3 is mounted on the base bracket 13, and the spring 10, the spring bracket 9, and the tension bracket 11 are sequentially inserted into the rotating arm assembly 3, and then a fastening bolt 7 is passed through the base bracket 13 and the tension bracket 11 to lock them, thereby realizing the rapid assembly of the base bracket 13 and the rotating arm assembly 3, simplifying the transmission structure of the device, reducing the overall volume, and improving the convenience of disassembly and assembly of the device;

[0038] After the base bracket 13 and the rotating arm assembly 3 are tightened, the rotating bracket 6 and the base bracket 13 are both provided with three teeth and mesh with each other. In the electric mode, the rotating bracket 6 and the base bracket 13 remain meshed. By setting the gear box assembly 4 to be fixed on the rotating arm assembly 3, the gear box assembly 4 is driven by the motor module 402, and then the rotating arm assembly 3 is driven to rotate together, thereby realizing the electric function; in the manual mode, when the external force pushes the rotating arm assembly 3 to rotate, it will drive the output gear ring 8 and the rotating bracket 6 to rotate. At this time, the spring 10 will be compressed, and the three teeth of the rotating bracket 6 will be disengaged from the three teeth of the base bracket 13, thereby realizing the manual rotation effect, thereby improving the functionality and practicality of the equipment.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] Reference Figure 2 A novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror includes a base bracket 13 and further includes:

[0041] A rotating arm assembly 3, the rotating arm assembly 3 is arranged on the top of one end of the base bracket 13;

[0042] A rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism is used to connect the base bracket 13 and the rotating arm assembly 3;

[0043] The gear box assembly 4 is arranged on one side of the top of the rotating arm assembly 3, and the gear box assembly 4 is used to drive the rotating mechanism.

[0044] Please refer to the attached Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the sealing cover 5 is fixedly sleeved on the shoulder of the fastening bolt 7 , and the inner diameter of the through hole is matched with the outer diameter of the sealing cover 5 .

[0045] Compared with Example 1, this embodiment can install the fastening bolts 7 while driving the sealing cover 5 to block the through hole of the base shell 1, which is convenient for the installer to operate and improves the convenience of disassembly and assembly of the equipment.

[0046] From the above description, it can be seen that the above-mentioned embodiment of the utility model achieves the following technical effects: during assembly and production, firstly, the gearbox assembly 4 is mounted on the main frame bracket 12 by screws, and then the main frame bracket 12 and the gearbox assembly 4 are mounted on the surface of the main frame bottom shell 301 by multiple screws, and then the base shell 1 is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the base bracket 13 by screws, and then the end cover is buckled on the base bracket 13, and the rotating arm assembly 3 is mounted on the base bracket 13, and then the spring 10, the spring bracket 9 and the tensioning bracket 11 are sequentially inserted into the rotating arm assembly 3, and then a fastening bolt 7 is used to pass through the base bracket 13 and lock the tensioning bracket 11, and finally, only the rearview mirror lens needs to be mounted on one end of the rotating arm assembly 3, so as to complete the rapid assembly of the exterior rearview mirror, and the assembly efficiency is high;

[0047] After the base bracket 13 and the rotating arm assembly 3 are tightened, the rotating bracket 6 and the base bracket 13 are both provided with three teeth and mesh with each other. In the electric mode: the motor module 402 rotates to drive the output gear ring 8 and the rotating bracket 6 to rotate. At this time, the rotating bracket 6 is meshed with the base bracket 13. When the base bracket 13 does not move, the rotating bracket 6 and the output gear ring 8 will not move either. In this way, only the gear box assembly 4 except the output gear ring 8 and the rotating bracket 6 will rotate relatively. The gear box assembly 4 is fixed on the rotating arm assembly 3, so the rotating arm assembly will also rotate together, thereby realizing the function of electric folding of the exterior rearview mirror.

[0048] In manual mode: when external force pushes the rotating arm assembly 3 to rotate, it will drive the output gear ring 8 and the rotating bracket 6 to rotate. At this time, the spring 10 will be compressed, and the three teeth of the rotating bracket 6 will be disengaged from the three teeth of the base bracket 13, thereby achieving a manual rotation effect and improving the functionality and practicality of the equipment.

[0049] The above shows and describes the basic principle and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror, comprising a base bracket (13), characterized in that: Also includes: A rotating arm assembly (3), wherein the rotating arm assembly (3) is arranged at the top of one end of the base support (13); A rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism is used to connect the base bracket (13) and the rotating arm assembly (3), the rotating mechanism comprises a rotating bracket (6), a fastening bolt (7), an output gear ring (8), a spring bracket (9), a spring (10) and a tensioning bracket (11), the output gear ring (8), the spring bracket (9), the spring (10) and the tensioning bracket (11) are sequentially embedded in the rotating arm assembly (3), and one end of the fastening bolt (7) passes through the base bracket (13) and is threadedly connected to the tensioning bracket (11); A gearbox assembly (4), wherein the gearbox assembly (4) is arranged on one side of the top of the rotating arm assembly (3), and the gearbox assembly (4) is used to drive the rotating mechanism. The gearbox assembly (4) comprises a gearbox rear cover (401), a motor module (402) and a motor plate (403), wherein the motor plate (403) is fixedly installed in the gearbox rear cover (401), and the motor module (402) is fixedly installed on one side of the motor plate (403). A first worm (404), a bevel gear (405) and a second worm (406) are rotatably installed in the gearbox rear cover (401), wherein the first worm (404) is meshed with an output gear ring (8), and one end of the first worm (404) is fixedly installed with a rotation center of one side of the bevel gear (405), and the bevel gear (405) is meshed with the second worm (406), and the second worm (406) is fixedly sleeved on the output end surface of the motor module (402).

2. A novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotation groove for mounting the rotating arm assembly (3) is provided on one side of the top of the base bracket (13), and the rotating arm assembly (3) is rotatably mounted in the rotation groove.

3. A novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating arm assembly (3) comprises a mainframe bottom shell (301) and a mainframe module (302); the mainframe module (302) is fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the mainframe bottom shell (301); and a mainframe bracket (12) is mounted on the other side of the top of the mainframe bottom shell (301) by means of screws.

4. A novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the rotating arm assembly (3) is connected to a rotating arm cover (2); the surface of the base bracket (13) is sleeved with a base shell (1); the bottom of the base shell (1) is provided with a through hole for adjusting a fastening bolt (7); the bottom of the base shell (1) is provided with a slot, and a sealing cover (5) is embedded in the slot.

5. A novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sealing cover (5) is fixedly sleeved on the shoulder of the fastening bolt (7), and the inner diameter of the through hole is matched with the outer diameter of the sealing cover (5).

6. The novel foldable electric exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A gear box face shell (407) is mounted on one side of the gear box rear cover (401) by means of screws.

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  • Electric folding outside rear-view mirror

    CN219601074U