Rearview mirror and vehicle

By designing a rotatable adjustable rearview mirror housing assembly and a first protective piece arranged in the mounting slot, the rearview mirror noise and friction problems are solved, and the service life and sealing performance are improved.

CN222845240UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-09GUANGZHOU WEISI VEHICLE PART CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421983238.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-15
Publication Date
2025-05-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

There is noise problem during the road driving of the rearview mirror, and there is friction and squeeze between the mirror case and the mirror seat during the adjustment process, which affects the service life.

Method used

A rearview mirror is designed, and its mirror case assembly can be adjusted with respect to the mirror seat, and a first guard is arranged in the mounting groove to improve sealing performance, reduce wind noise, and buffer the mirror case assembly through the first snap-in section to reduce friction and squeezing.

Benefits of technology

By improving sealing performance and reducing friction and squeezing, the service life of the rearview mirror is improved while reducing wind noise.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a rearview mirror and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, and the rearview mirror comprises a mirror seat assembly, a mirror shell assembly and a first protection piece. The mirror base assembly comprises a mirror base and a first shield, and the mirror base and the first shield are connected and define a mounting groove; the mirror shell assembly is movably connected with the mirror base. The first protection part is arranged in the installation groove, one side of the first protection part extends towards the first protection cover to form a first clamping part, the first clamping part is connected with the first protection cover in a clamped mode, and the first clamping part wraps the first protection cover to form a semi-surrounding structure. The mirror shell assembly can rotate relative to the mirror base so that the position of the mirror shell assembly can be adjusted, the first protection piece is arranged in the installation groove so as to seal the position of the installation groove, the sealing performance is improved, the situation of wind noise is reduced, the first clamping part of the first protection piece plays a role in buffering and protecting the mirror shell assembly, and the service life of the mirror shell assembly is prolonged. And friction and extrusion between the mirror shell assembly and the mirror base are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, and in particular to a rearview mirror and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The rearview mirror reflects the situation behind the vehicle, allowing the driver to indirectly see the situation at these locations, expanding the driver's field of vision. The rearview mirror is a key component of the vehicle safety system. The rearview mirror has noise problems during road driving, and there is friction and extrusion between the mirror housing and the mirror seat during the adjustment process of the rearview mirror, which affects the service life of the rearview mirror. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a rearview mirror and a vehicle, wherein a mirror housing assembly can rotate relative to a mirror seat so as to adjust the position of the mirror housing assembly, a first protective member is arranged in an installation groove to seal the position of the installation groove, thereby improving the sealing performance and reducing the occurrence of wind noise, and a first clamping portion of the first protective member plays a buffering and protective role on the mirror housing assembly, thereby reducing the friction and extrusion between the mirror housing assembly and the mirror seat, thereby increasing the service life of the rearview mirror.

[0004] A first aspect of the utility model provides a rearview mirror, which comprises a mirror seat assembly, a mirror housing assembly and a first protective member.

[0005] A mirror base assembly, the mirror base assembly comprising a mirror base and a first shield, the mirror base being connected to the first shield and defining a mounting slot;

[0006] A mirror housing assembly, wherein the mirror housing assembly is movably connected to the mirror base;

[0007] A first protective member, the first protective member is arranged in the installation groove, and one side of the first protective member extends toward the first protective cover to form a first clamping portion, the first clamping portion is clamped with the first protective cover, and the first clamping portion covers the first protective cover and forms a semi-enclosed structure, so that the first clamping portion is arranged opposite to the mirror housing assembly.

[0008] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the first protective member is a ring-shaped structure, and the first protective member is sleeved on the connecting portion of the mirror holder.

[0009] In a possible embodiment of the present utility model, the mirror housing assembly includes a mirror housing and a connecting piece, and the mirror housing is movably connected to the connecting portion of the mirror base through the connecting piece.

[0010] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the rearview mirror further includes a second seal, a gap is formed between the mirror housing and the connecting member, the second seal is arranged in the gap, and the second seal abuts between the mirror housing and the connecting member.

[0011] In a possible embodiment of the utility model, the connecting member is provided with a second clamping portion, one end of the second sealing member is provided with a buckle, the second clamping portion is clamped with the buckle, and one end of the second sealing member away from the connecting member is connected to the mirror housing.

[0012] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the gap is arranged opposite to a notch of the installation slot.

[0013] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the second sealing member is an annular structure, and the second sealing member is sleeved on the connecting member.

[0014] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the second sealing member is made of plastic material.

[0015] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the material of the first protective component is one of TPE, TPV or EPDM.

[0016] A second aspect of the utility model provides a vehicle, comprising the rearview mirror described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model provides a rearview mirror and a vehicle, the mirror housing assembly can rotate relative to the mirror seat so as to adjust the position of the mirror housing assembly, the first protective member is arranged in the mounting groove to seal the position of the mounting groove, improve the sealing performance, reduce the occurrence of wind noise, and the first clamping portion of the first protective member has a buffering and protective effect on the mirror housing assembly, reduces the friction and extrusion between the mirror housing assembly and the mirror seat, and thereby improves the service life of the rearview mirror. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a rearview mirror provided in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2It is a schematic internal cross-sectional view of a rearview mirror provided in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a rearview mirror provided in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the second sealing member of the rearview mirror provided in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first protective member of the rearview mirror provided in some embodiments of the utility model.

[0024] Description of main component symbols;

[0025] 100-rearview mirror; 110-mirror seat assembly; 111-mirror seat; 1111-connecting portion; 112-first protective cover; 113-installation groove; 120-mirror housing assembly; 121-mirror housing; 122-connecting piece; 1221-second clamping portion; 123-gap; 130-first protective piece; 131-first clamping portion; 140-second sealing piece; 141-snap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0027] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention to be protected, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0029] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging" and the like do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it 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 indirectly connected 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.

[0032] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, some embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] refer to Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a rearview mirror 100 , which includes a mirror base assembly 110 , a mirror housing assembly 120 and a first protective member 130 .

[0035] Specifically, combined Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the mirror base assembly 110 includes a mirror base 111 and a first shield 112, the mirror base 111 is connected to the first shield 112 and defines a mounting groove 113; the mirror housing assembly 120 is movably connected to the mirror base 111; the first protective member 130 is disposed in the mounting groove 113, and one side of the first protective member 130 extends toward the first shield 112 to form a first clamping portion 131, the first clamping portion 131 is clamped with the first shield 112, and the first clamping portion 131 covers the first shield 112 A semi-enclosed structure is formed so that the first clamping portion 131 is arranged opposite to the mirror housing assembly 120, and the mirror housing assembly 120 can rotate relative to the mirror base 111 to facilitate adjusting the position of the mirror housing assembly 120. The first protective member 130 is arranged in the mounting groove 113 to seal the position of the mounting groove 113, thereby improving the sealing performance and reducing wind noise. The first clamping portion 131 of the first protective member 130 plays a buffering and protective role on the mirror housing assembly 120, thereby reducing friction and extrusion between the mirror housing assembly 120 and the mirror base 111.

[0036] It is understandable that the rearview mirror 100 will cause the vehicle to generate wind noise during normal high-speed driving. The wind noise is caused by turbulence generated when air flows through the rearview mirror 100, making it easy for air to flow through the gaps or holes on the rearview mirror 100, generating noise.

[0037] In one embodiment, optionally, reference Figure 5 As shown, the first protective member 130 is an annular structure, and the first protective member 130 is sleeved on the connecting portion 1111 of the mirror base 111, that is, the mounting groove 113 is located at the connecting portion 1111 of the mirror base 111, and the first protective member 130 with an annular structure can be sleeved on the connecting portion 1111, and can also be removed and replaced. The first protective member 130 abuts between the mirror base 111 and the first protective cover 112, and the first protective member 130 can protect the mirror base 111 and the mirror shell 121.

[0038] Alternatively, if Figure 3 As shown, the mirror housing assembly 120 includes a mirror housing 121 and a connecting piece 122. The mirror housing 121 is movably connected to the connecting portion 1111 of the mirror base 111 through the connecting piece 122. It can be understood that the connecting piece 122 of the mirror housing 121 and the connecting portion 1111 of the mirror base 111 achieve the purpose of rotation, thereby improving the adjustment range of the mirror housing 121, and can be adjusted according to the actual needs of the user. During the adjustment process, the mirror housing 121 squeezes the first protective cover 112, and the provision of the first protective piece 130 can protect and buffer the first protective cover 112.

[0039] In one embodiment, optionally, reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the rearview mirror 100 also includes a second seal 140, a gap 123 is formed between the mirror housing 121 and the connecting member 122, the second seal 140 is arranged in the gap 123, and the second seal 140 abuts between the mirror housing 121 and the connecting member 122, and the gap 123 is closed by the second seal 140, thereby reducing wind noise at the position of the gap 123, thereby improving user experience.

[0040] In one embodiment, optionally, reference Figure 4 As shown, the second sealing member 140 is an annular structure, and the second sealing member 140 is sleeved on the connecting member 122, that is, the second sealing member 140 with an annular structure can be sleeved on the connecting member 122 of the mirror housing assembly 120, and can also be disassembled and replaced. The second sealing member 140 seals the connecting member 122 and the mirror housing 121, thereby improving the sealing performance of the mirror housing assembly 120 and reducing the excessive noise of the rearview mirror 100 during high-speed driving.

[0041] In summary, the mirror housing assembly 120 of the rearview mirror 100 can rotate relative to the mirror seat 111 to facilitate adjustment of the position of the mirror housing assembly 120, and the first protective member 130 is arranged in the mounting groove 113 to seal the position of the mounting groove 113, thereby improving the sealing performance and reducing wind noise. The first clamping portion 131 of the first protective member 130 has a buffering and protective effect on the mirror housing assembly 120, reducing friction and extrusion between the mirror housing assembly 120 and the mirror seat 111, thereby improving the service life of the rearview mirror 100.

[0042] Example 2

[0043] refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides another rearview mirror 100 , which includes a mirror base assembly 110 , a mirror housing assembly 120 and a first protective component 130 .

[0044] Specifically, combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the mirror base assembly 110 includes a mirror base 111 and a first protective cover 112, the mirror base 111 is connected to the first protective cover 112 and defines a mounting groove 113; the mirror housing assembly 120 is movably connected to the mirror base 111; the first protective member 130 is arranged in the mounting groove 113, and one side of the first protective member 130 extends toward the first protective cover 112 to form a first clamping portion 131, and the first protective member 130 is arranged in the mounting groove 113 to seal the position of the mounting groove 113, thereby improving the sealing performance and reducing the occurrence of wind noise.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first clamping portion 131 is clamped with the first protective cover 112, and the first clamping portion 131 covers the first protective cover 112 to form a semi-enclosed structure, so that the first clamping portion 131 is arranged opposite to the mirror housing assembly 120, and the mirror housing assembly 120 can rotate relative to the mirror base 111 to facilitate adjusting the position of the mirror housing assembly 120, and the first clamping portion 131 of the first protective member 130 plays a buffering and protective role on the mirror housing assembly 120, reducing friction and extrusion between the mirror housing assembly 120 and the mirror base 111.

[0046] In one embodiment, optionally, reference Figure 5 As shown, the first protective member 130 is an annular structure, and the first protective member 130 is sleeved on the connecting portion 1111 of the mirror seat 111, that is, the mounting groove 113 is located at the connecting portion 1111 of the mirror seat 111. The first protective member 130 with an annular structure can be sleeved on the connecting portion 1111 and can also be removed and replaced. The first protective member 130 abuts between the mirror seat 111 and the first protective cover 112. The first protective member 130 can protect against collision and extrusion between the mirror seat 111 and the mirror housing 121, and achieve the purpose of closing the holes and gaps on the rearview mirror to prevent air from flowing through the holes to reduce noise.

[0047] It should be noted that the rearview mirror allows the driver to adjust the angle of the rearview mirror so as to obtain the best rearview mirror field of view during driving. The rearview mirror of the present application can be rotated and adjusted to ensure that the user can personalize it according to his or her sitting posture and vision requirements.

[0048] Alternatively, if Figure 3 As shown, the mirror housing assembly 120 includes a mirror housing 121 and a connecting member 122. The mirror housing 121 is movably connected to the connecting portion 1111 of the mirror seat 111 through the connecting member 122. The mirror housing 121 can rotate with the connecting member 122 as the axis. The connecting member 122 of the mirror housing 121 and the connecting portion 1111 of the mirror seat 111 achieve the purpose of rotation, thereby improving the adjustment range of the mirror housing 121 and enabling adjustment according to the actual needs of the user. In other words, the movable connection between the connecting member 122 and the connecting portion 1111 constitutes the rotation axis of the rearview mirror, so that the rearview mirror can achieve the function of rotation adjustment. In the process of adjustment, the mirror housing 121 squeezes the first protective cover 112, and the first protective member 130 is provided to protect and buffer the first protective cover 112.

[0049] In one embodiment, optionally, reference Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the rearview mirror 100 further includes a second seal 140, a gap 123 is formed between the mirror housing 121 and the connecting member 122, the second seal 140 is disposed in the gap 123, and the second seal 140 abuts between the mirror housing 121 and the connecting member 122, the gap 123 is closed by the second seal 140, the wind noise at the gap 123 is reduced, and the user experience is improved. Exemplarily, a flexible pad is disposed near the gap 123 of the mirror housing 121, so that the second seal 140 can abut against the flexible pad of the mirror housing 121, and the flexible pad and the second seal 140 can adopt an interference fit method, so that the flexible pad plays a buffering role on the second seal 140.

[0050] Optionally, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the connecting member 122 is provided with a second clamping portion 1221, one end of the second sealing member 140 is provided with a buckle 141, the second clamping portion 1221 is clamped with the buckle 141, and the end of the second sealing member 140 away from the connecting member 122 is connected to the mirror housing 121, so that the buckle 141 of the second sealing member 140 and the second clamping portion 1221 of the connecting member 122 can form a buckle 141 structure, which plays a certain role in limiting the mirror housing 121 and reduces the extrusion and friction between the mirror housing 121 and the first shield 112. Further, as Figure 4 As shown, there are multiple buckles 141, which are arranged around the circumference of the second sealing member 140, and one buckle 141 corresponds to one second clamping portion 1221, so that the second sealing member 140 and the connecting member 122 have a more tightened clamping effect. Exemplarily, there are three buckles 141.

[0051] Optionally, the gap 123 is arranged relative to the notch of the mounting groove 113, and accordingly, the gap 123 and the notch of the mounting groove 113 are both located at the connection position of the mirror housing 121 and the mirror base 111, and the mirror housing 121 and the mirror base 111 are movably connected. When the mirror housing 121 is adjusted, the relative distance between the gap 123 and the notch of the mounting groove 113 will change.

[0052] In one embodiment, optionally, reference Figure 4 As shown, the second sealing member 140 is an annular structure, and the second sealing member 140 is sleeved on the connecting member 122, that is, the second sealing member 140 with an annular structure can be sleeved on the connecting member 122 of the mirror housing assembly 120, and can also be disassembled and replaced. The second sealing member 140 seals the connecting member 122 and the mirror housing 121, thereby improving the sealing performance of the mirror housing assembly 120, reducing the excessive noise of the rearview mirror 100 during high-speed driving, and has the effect of dustproof and waterproof.

[0053] Optionally, the second sealing member 140 is made of plastic material. The plastic material may be thermoplastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, etc. The plastic material may also be metals such as copper, aluminum, steel, etc. In addition, the plastic material may also be a composite material exhibiting plastic properties, which will not be described in detail here.

[0054] In one embodiment, optionally, the material of the first protective member 130 is one of TPE, TPV or EPDM. Accordingly, TPE is a thermoplastic elastomer, TPV is a thermoplastic vulcanized rubber, and EPDM is ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber. This makes the first protective member 130 have a certain elasticity, so that the first protective member 130 can play a protective and buffering effect, and has better weather resistance and chemical resistance, so as to increase the product life of the first protective member 130.

[0055] Example 3

[0056] An embodiment of the utility model also provides a vehicle, which may be an MPV, SUV, sedan, crossover passenger car or truck, bus, special vehicle, semi-trailer or motorcycle, power-assisted vehicle, etc., including the rearview mirror 100 in embodiment 1 or embodiment 2. The vehicle including the rearview mirror 100 has all the beneficial effects of the rearview mirror 100, which will not be described in detail here.

[0057] In all examples shown and described herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limiting, and thus other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0058] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rearview mirror, characterized in that: include: A mirror base assembly, the mirror base assembly comprising a mirror base and a first shield, the mirror base being connected to the first shield and defining a mounting slot; A mirror housing assembly, wherein the mirror housing assembly is movably connected to the mirror base; A first protective member, the first protective member is arranged in the installation groove, and one side of the first protective member extends toward the first protective cover to form a first clamping portion, the first clamping portion is clamped with the first protective cover, and the first clamping portion covers the first protective cover and forms a semi-enclosed structure, so that the first clamping portion is arranged opposite to the mirror housing assembly.

2. The rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first protective member is a ring-shaped structure, and the first protective member is sleeved on the connecting portion of the mirror holder.

3. The rearview mirror according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mirror housing assembly comprises a mirror housing and a connecting piece, and the mirror housing is movably connected to the connecting portion of the mirror base through the connecting piece.

4. The rearview mirror according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second sealing member is also included. A gap is formed between the mirror housing and the connecting member. The second sealing member is arranged in the gap and abuts against between the mirror housing and the connecting member.

5. The rearview mirror according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting member is provided with a second clamping portion, one end of the second sealing member is provided with a buckle, the second clamping portion is clamped with the buckle, and one end of the second sealing member away from the connecting member is connected to the mirror housing.

6. The rearview mirror according to claim 4, characterized in that: The gap is arranged opposite to the notch of the installation slot.

7. The rearview mirror according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that: The second sealing member is an annular structure, and the second sealing member is sleeved on the connecting member.

8. The rearview mirror according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second sealing member is made of plastic material.

9. The rearview mirror according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first protective member is made of one of TPE, TPV or EPDM.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: A rearview mirror comprising any one of claims 1 to 9.