Rearview mirror for ship

Abstract

The utility model discloses a rearview mirror for a ship, which comprises a connecting seat used for being connected to a ship body of the ship. The rearview mirror comprises a mirror body and a connecting piece, one end of the connecting piece is movably connected to the connecting base, the other end of the connecting piece is connected to the mirror body, and the mirror body is moved to turn over towards the inner side or the outer side of the ship body along the connecting base. The rearview mirror can move in an overturning mode, the rearview mirror can be opened or stored in an overturning mode, the flexibility of the rearview mirror is improved, and the protection effect on the rearview mirror is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Marine rearview mirrors are mainly used to provide crew with a view of the stern direction when the ship is sailing, which is very important for ship operation, anchoring, berthing, avoiding other ships and obstacles, etc.

[0003] Traditional rearview mirrors are generally welded and fixed on the ship railing, non-invertible and non-flippable. When the ship is docked at the wharf, due to the action of waves, it will roll violently, and it is easy to collide or rub during the docking process, resulting in deformation and damage of the rearview mirror, which is not suitable for ships that often need to touch the dock and large ships. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the problems in the related art to some extent. For this reason, one of the purposes of the utility model is to provide a marine rearview mirror, which is used to realize the flip-type movement of the rearview mirror, open or store the rearview mirror by flipping, and improve the flexibility of the rearview mirror.

[0005] A marine rearview mirror, the marine rearview mirror includes:

[0006] A connecting seat, which is used to connect to the hull of the ship;

[0007] A rearview mirror, the rearview mirror includes a mirror body and a connecting member, one end of the connecting member is movably connected to the connecting seat, and the other end is connected to the mirror body, and the mirror body is moved to flip towards the inner or outer side of the ship along the connecting seat.

[0008] Further, the connecting seat is further provided with a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the other end of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft.

[0009] Further, the connecting seat is further provided with a knob, and the knob is connected to the end of the rotating shaft.

[0010] Further, a plurality of protrusions are spaced and protruded on the side wall of the knob.

[0011] Further, the connecting seat is further provided with a first limiting member, the first limiting member extends horizontally along one end of the connecting seat connected to the connecting member, and when the mirror body flips towards the outer side of the hull, the first limiting member abuts against the connecting member.

[0012] Further, the connecting seat is further provided with a second limiting member, which is connected to the side of the connecting seat away from the connecting member. When the mirror body is turned towards the inside of the hull, the second limiting member abuts against the connecting member.

[0013] Further, the materials of the connecting seat and the connecting member are both aluminum alloy, stainless steel, nickel-based alloy or titanium alloy.

[0014] Further, the connecting seat includes a base and a connecting column. The base is connected to the hull of the ship. The base is provided with a connecting groove. A fastening member is connected to the notch position of the connecting groove. The connecting column is movably inserted into the connecting groove. A plurality of positioning holes are formed in the side wall of the connecting column along its extending direction. The connecting column is inserted into one of the positioning holes through the fastening member to connect the base.

[0015] Further, the rearview mirror further includes a mounting seat. The mounting seat is provided with a connecting hole. The other end of the connecting member passes through the connecting hole. The side surface of the mounting seat is connected to the mirror body.

[0016] Further, the mounting seat is connected to the center of the mirror body.

[0017] The above technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application have the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0018] The present application is provided with a connecting seat and a rearview mirror. The connecting seat is connected to the hull of the ship, achieving the effect of fixing the installation position of the rearview mirror and providing support. The rearview mirror includes a mirror body and a connecting member. One end of the connecting member is movably connected to the connecting seat, and the other end is connected to the mirror body. The mirror body is moved to turn towards the inside or outside of the hull along the connecting seat. Therefore, the mirror body can be turned towards the inside or outside of the hull relative to the connecting seat through the connecting member. When the rearview mirror is needed, the mirror body and the connecting member are turned towards the outside of the hull relative to the connecting seat so that the rearview mirror can face the stern. When the rearview mirror is not needed or the rearview mirror needs to be avoided during the navigation of the ship, the mirror body and the connecting member can be turned towards the inside of the hull relative to the connecting seat so that the rearview mirror is retracted into the ship and will not protrude outside the ship, achieving the effect of protecting the rearview mirror. The present application realizes the flip-type movement of the rearview mirror, flips and opens or retracts the rearview mirror, improves the flexibility of the rearview mirror, and achieves the effect of protecting the rearview mirror. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings here are incorporated into the specification and form a part of this specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present invention and used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, for those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0021] In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of a rearview mirror for a ship in an embodiment of the present application when the rearview mirror is turned outwards;

[0023] Figure 2 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of a rearview mirror for a ship in an embodiment of the present application when the rearview mirror is turned inwards;

[0024] Figure 3 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of a rearview mirror for a ship in another embodiment of the present application when the rearview mirror is turned outwards;

[0025] Figure 4 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of a rearview mirror for a ship in another embodiment of the present application when the rearview mirror is turned inwards.

[0026] Reference numerals:

[0027] 1. A rearview mirror for a ship; 10. Connecting seat; 11. Rotating shaft; 12. Knob; 121. Protrusion; 13. First limiting member; 14. Second limiting member; 10a. Base; 101. Fastening member; 10b. Connecting column; 102. Positioning hole; 30. Rearview mirror; 31. Mirror body; 32. Connecting member; 33. Mounting seat. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0030] As Figure 1 - Figure 4 shown, a rearview mirror 1 for a ship provided by the present application includes:

[0031] Connecting seat 10, the connecting seat 10 is used to connect to the hull of the ship;

[0032] Rearview mirror 30, the rearview mirror 30 includes a mirror body 31 and a connecting member 32. One end of the connecting member 32 is movably connected to the connecting seat 10, and the other end is connected to the mirror body 31. The mirror body 31 is moved to flip towards the inner or outer side of the ship along the connecting seat 10.

[0033] In this application, the connecting seat 10, as the cornerstone of the entire rearview mirror 30 system, its design fully considers the characteristics of the ship's vibration, rocking, etc. It is made of high-strength alloy material and its surface is specially treated against corrosion to ensure stability even under harsh sea conditions. The connecting seat 10 is fixed to the appropriate position of the ship, such as the top or side of the cockpit, by precise bolts or welding methods, providing a solid support platform for the rearview mirror 30.

[0034] The rearview mirror 30 is composed of two parts, the mirror body 31 and the connecting member 32. Their ingenious combination endows the rearview mirror 30 with unparalleled flexibility. The mirror body 31 is made of high-definition, anti-reflective glass material to ensure that the driver can obtain a clear field of vision under any light conditions. The connecting member 32 adopts a precise mechanical structure. One end is movably connected to the connecting seat 10 through a rotating shaft 11 or a ball hinge, etc., and the other end is firmly connected to the mirror body 31. This design enables the mirror body 31 to easily flip between the inner and outer sides of the ship. It can be understood that the mirror body 31 and the connecting member 32 can flip along the horizontal direction or rotate along the vertical direction, which is not limited here.

[0035] When the ship needs to observe the situation at the stern or the side and rear, the driver only needs to operate gently to open and flip the mirror body 31 outwards to an appropriate angle. This flip-type design not only broadens the driver's field of vision but also makes the observation more intuitive and accurate. When the ship enters the port, anchorage or encounters bad weather, in order to avoid the rearview mirror 30 being collided or damaged, the driver can flip the mirror body 31 inwards to the inner side of the ship for storage. In this way, the rearview mirror 30 not only does not protrude outside the ship but also can effectively avoid the invasion of natural factors such as sea waves and storms, realizing its own protection. The rearview mirror 30 in this application can be perfectly stored inside the ship when not in use, which not only saves valuable external space but also improves the overall aesthetics of the ship.

[0036] In addition, to further enhance the user experience and safety, this application also takes into account the adjustment and stability of the rearview mirror 30. On the connecting member 32 of the rearview mirror 30, we have specifically added an adjustment mechanism that allows the driver to finely adjust the angle and height of the mirror body 31 according to actual needs. This fine-tuning function enables the rearview mirror 30 to better adapt to the heights and viewing angles of different drivers, ensuring that each driver can obtain the best visual effect. At the same time, the design of the adjustment mechanism also fully considers the convenience of operation, and the driver can easily complete the adjustment with simple operations, without the need for complex tools or excessive time.

[0037] In addition, to cope with the severe shaking and vibration that the ship may encounter during navigation, we have adopted advanced shock-absorbing technology between the connecting member 32 and the connecting seat 10. By setting shock-absorbing springs or shock-absorbing dampers inside the connecting member 32, the impact of vibration on the rearview mirror 30 is effectively reduced, ensuring the stability and clarity of the rearview mirror 30 under harsh sea conditions. This design not only extends the service life of the rearview mirror 30 but also improves the driving safety of the driver under complex sea conditions.

[0038] In addition to the above functions, the marine rearview mirror 1 of this application also has intelligent features. For example, an intelligent induction system can be integrated to automatically turn on the rearview mirror 30 when the driver is detected approaching and automatically turn it off when the driver leaves, further enhancing the convenience and safety of use. At the same time, it can also be combined with the ship's navigation system or radar system to achieve more advanced driving assistance functions, such as automatically tracking targets and warning of collisions.

[0039] Furthermore, the connecting seat 10 is also provided with a rotating shaft 11, and the rotating shaft 11 is arranged in the horizontal direction. The other end of the connecting member 32 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 11.

[0040] Different from the traditional vertical or inclined settings, the rotating shaft 11 of this connecting seat 10 is arranged in the horizontal direction. The horizontal rotating shaft 11 can not only effectively reduce the friction and wear caused by the action of gravity and extend the service life but also provide a more stable power transmission path in specific application scenarios (such as high-speed rotation, large torque transmission, etc.).

[0041] The rotational connection between the connecting member 32 and the rotating shaft 11 adopts a precise bearing system or a similar mechanism, realizing the free rotation and precise positioning of the connecting member 32 on the rotating shaft 11. This design not only ensures the smooth rotation of the connecting member 32 without obstruction but also effectively absorbs and disperses the vibration and impact generated by rotation, improving the stability and durability of the entire system.

[0042] Furthermore, the connecting seat 10 is also provided with a knob 12, and the knob 12 is connected to the end of the rotating shaft 11.

[0043] In the connecting seat 10, the knob 12 is connected to the end of the rotating shaft 11. This design not only makes the operation intuitive and simple, but also, through precise mechanical transmission, converts the operator's rotational movement into the precise movement of the rotating shaft 11 and even the entire connecting seat 10.

[0044] The coordinated action of the knob 12 and the connecting seat 10 is an important guarantee for the efficient operation of the mechanical system. As the basis for the fixed and supporting components, the connecting seat 10 provides a stable operating platform for the knob 12; while the knob 12, through its rotational movement, improves the rotational efficiency of the rotating connecting piece 32 and the mirror body 31, enhancing the convenience of rotation. The design of the knob 12 can minimize the operator's fatigue, improving the comfort and accuracy of the operation. At the same time, the rotational movement of the knob 12 also conforms to the natural laws of human hand movement, making the operation process smoother and more fluent.

[0045] Furthermore, a plurality of protrusions 121 are convexly provided at intervals on the side wall of the knob 12.

[0046] In the design of the knob 12, the protrusions 121 evenly distributed on the side wall are like the guiding lines of fingers, greatly improving the accuracy and fluency of the user's operation. The protrusions 121 on the side wall of the knob 12 not only enhance the operation experience, but also, to a certain extent, enhance the durability of the knob 12. These protrusions 121 are usually made of the same material as the main body of the knob 12 or a more wear-resistant material. As additional support points, they disperse the stress received by the knob 12 during rotation, effectively preventing the deformation or rupture of the side wall. In addition, the design of the protrusions 121 can also reduce the wear caused by long-term friction to a certain extent, extending the service life of the knob 12.

[0047] Furthermore, the connecting seat 10 is also provided with a first limiting member 13. The first limiting member 13 extends horizontally along one end of the connecting seat 10 where it is connected to the connecting piece 32. When the mirror body 31 flips towards the outside of the hull, the first limiting member 13 abuts against the connecting piece 32.

[0048] The first limiting member 13, as the name implies, is a component designed specifically to limit or guide the movement range of a specific component. In the context described in this article, it extends horizontally along one end of the connecting seat 10 where it is connected to the connecting piece 32. This layout not only ensures the compactness of the structure, but also greatly enhances its functionality. When the mirror body 31 (assuming that the mirror body 31 here refers to a certain device for observation or navigation) needs to flip towards the outside of the hull, the first limiting member 13 precisely abuts against the connecting piece 32, thereby limiting the flipping angle of the mirror body 31 and preventing the damage or safety risks that may be caused by excessive flipping. The limiting function of the first limiting member 13 can avoid the impact and wear suffered by the mirror body 31 during the flipping process due to excessive movement, thereby extending the service life of the device and reducing the maintenance cost.

[0049] Additionally, in severe sea conditions, the ship will be subjected to huge impacts and vibrations from all directions. The presence of the first limiting member 13 effectively prevents the accidental movement or detachment of the mirror body 31 due to external forces, thus ensuring the overall stability of the ship equipment. This stability is of great significance for ensuring the normal navigation of the ship and improving navigation safety.

[0050] For the crew, the design of the first limiting member 13 also brings operational convenience. When the crew operates the mirror body 31, they do not need to overly worry about the control problem of its flipping angle and only need to operate according to the normal process. This design reduces the possibility of human error and improves work efficiency.

[0051] In emergency situations, such as encountering bad weather or a collision accident, the first limiting member 13 can quickly respond and play a role to prevent secondary injuries caused by the out-of-control mirror body 31. This improvement in safety is of inestimable value for protecting the lives of the crew and reducing accident losses.

[0052] Furthermore, the connecting seat 10 is also provided with a second limiting member 14. The second limiting member 14 is connected to the side of the connecting seat 10 away from the connecting member 32. When the mirror body 31 flips towards the inside of the ship, the second limiting member 14 abuts against the connecting member 32.

[0053] The introduction of the second limiting member 14, when the mirror body 31 (assumed to be a device for observation or monitoring inside the ship, such as a surveillance camera or an observation mirror) needs to flip towards the inside of the ship, the second limiting member 14 timely abuts against the connecting member 32. It ensures the stability of the mirror body 31 during the flipping process, avoiding shaking or deviation caused by inertia or external forces, thus guaranteeing the accuracy of observation and the long-term service life of the equipment.

[0054] Further analysis shows that the second limiting member 14 effectively prevents the accidental detachment or damage of the mirror body 31 during the flipping process, thus ensuring the personal safety of the crew and the navigation safety of the ship.

[0055] Furthermore, the materials of the connecting seat 10 and the connecting member 32 are both aluminum alloy, stainless steel, nickel-based alloy or titanium alloy.

[0056] Aluminum alloy has the advantages of light weight, high strength, corrosion resistance, easy processing, etc. In the production of the connecting seat 10 and the connecting member 32, the aluminum alloy material can significantly reduce the overall weight, improve the portability and transportation efficiency of the equipment. At the same time, its good corrosion resistance also ensures the stability and service life of the components in harsh environments. In addition, the strong workability of aluminum alloy makes the manufacturing process more flexible and can meet diverse design requirements.

[0057] Stainless steel, as another widely used material, is renowned for its excellent corrosion resistance and strength. The stainless steel connector base 10 and the connecting piece 32 can maintain stable performance for a long time without being eroded by the medium. Its high-strength characteristic also ensures the safety and reliability of the components when bearing large loads. The stainless steel material also has excellent machining performance and welding performance, facilitating connection and assembly with other components.

[0058] Nickel-based alloys, on the other hand, are highly favored for their extremely high resistance to high temperatures, corrosion, and wear. The nickel-based alloy connector base 10 and the connecting piece 32 can exhibit extraordinary durability and stability. The high strength, high toughness, and good machining performance of this material make it an ideal choice for manufacturing high-end and precision equipment.

[0059] As an advanced material with low density, high strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature resistance, the density of titanium alloy is much lower than that of steel and nickel-based alloys, but its strength is comparable to or even higher than them. This enables the components made of titanium alloy to maintain excellent mechanical properties while reducing weight. In addition, titanium alloy also has good biocompatibility, so it also has broad application prospects in the medical field.

[0060] Furthermore, the connector base 10 includes a base 10a and a connecting column 10b. The base 10a is connected to the hull of the ship. The base 10a is provided with a connecting groove. A fastener 101 is connected to the notch position of the connecting groove. The connecting column 10b is movably inserted into the connecting groove. A plurality of positioning holes 102 are formed in the side wall of the connecting column 10b along its extending direction. The connecting column 10b is inserted into one of the positioning holes 102 through the fastener 101 to connect the base 10a.

[0061] The connector base 10 is mainly composed of two core components, namely the base 10a and the connecting column 10b. As the bridge between the connector base 10 and the ship hull, the design of the base 10a needs to fully consider the overall stress condition of the ship and the navigation stability. The base 10a is often made of high-strength and corrosion-resistant materials, such as high-quality steel or alloy materials, to ensure that it can still maintain a stable structural form under harsh sea conditions. In addition, a connecting groove is carefully designed on the base 10a. This ingenious structural design enables the connecting column 10b to be accurately inserted into it to form a solid mechanical connection.

[0062] At the notch position of the connecting groove, a clamping fixture 101 is configured. The clamping fixture 101 can firmly lock the connecting column 10b to prevent it from loosening or falling off due to vibration or impact during the navigation of the ship. A plurality of positioning holes 102 are formed in the side wall of the connecting column 10b along its extending direction. These positioning holes 102 not only provide various possible options for the connection between the connecting column 10b and the base 10a, but also enable the connecting column 10b to be flexibly adjusted and positioned according to actual needs. The user can connect the clamping fixture 101 to different positioning holes 102 according to actual requirements to adjust the connection height between the connecting column 10b and the base 10a.

[0063] In practical applications, the connecting seat 10 inserts the connecting column 10b into one of the positioning holes 102 through the clamping fixture 101 to achieve a firm connection with the base 10a, and different height adjustments of the rearview mirror 30 can be realized. This connection method is not only simple and convenient to operate, fast and efficient, but also has high reliability and durability. When the ship is sailing at sea, no matter how strong the wind and waves or impact load are, the connecting seat 10 can maintain a stable connection state to ensure the overall safety of the ship structure. It is worth mentioning that the design of the connecting seat 10 also fully considers the maintenance and repair requirements of the ship. When replacing or repairing components such as the connecting column 10b, simply loosening the clamping fixture 101 can achieve quick disassembly and replacement, greatly saving maintenance time and cost.

[0064] Furthermore, the rearview mirror 30 further includes a mounting seat 33. The mounting seat 33 is provided with a connecting hole, and the other end of the connecting member 32 passes through the connecting hole. The side surface of the mounting seat 33 is connected to the mirror body 31.

[0065] Furthermore, the mounting seat 33 is used to connect the mirror body 31 and the connecting member 32. The connection method between the mounting seat 33 and the mirror body 31 can be threaded connection, snap connection, pin connection, etc. This design not only considers the stability of the rearview mirror 30, but also takes into account its adjustment flexibility. When the driver needs to adjust the angle of the rearview mirror 30 according to the road conditions or driving habits, simply through simple operations, smooth rotation and tilting of the mirror body 31 can be achieved. This design not only improves the convenience of driving, but also improves the driving safety to a certain extent.

[0066] Furthermore, the mounting seat 33 is connected to the center of the mirror body 31.

[0067] First of all, the mounting seat 33 is installed at the center of the mirror body 31, providing a solid support for the mirror body 31. This design ensures that when the mirror body 31 is subjected to external forces, the pressure can be evenly distributed, effectively avoiding deformation or damage caused by excessive single-point stress. The central installation method can significantly improve the load-bearing capacity and wind pressure resistance of the mirror body 31.

[0068] The design of the mounting base 33 often incorporates multiple functional modules to meet the usage requirements in different scenarios. For example, the mounting base 33 integrates a power management module to provide stable power supply for electronic devices such as the built-in LED lighting and touch screen of the mirror body 31. Additionally, some mounting bases 33 are designed with adjustable-angle joints, allowing users to easily adjust the tilt of the mirror according to their needs to obtain the best viewing effect.

[0069] It can be understood that the above embodiments only represent the preferred implementation modes of the present utility model, and the description thereof is relatively specific and detailed. However, it should not be construed as a limitation to the scope of the patent of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, the above technical features can be freely combined, and several deformations and improvements can also be made, which all fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent transformations and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the claims of the present utility model shall fall within the scope covered by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rearview mirror for a ship, characterized in that: include: A connecting seat, the connecting seat is used to connect to the hull of the ship; A rearview mirror comprises a mirror body and a connecting piece, one end of the connecting piece is movably connected to the connecting seat, and the other end is connected to the mirror body, and the mirror body is moved to flip along the connecting seat toward the inside or outside of the hull.

2. A rearview mirror for a ship according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting seat is also provided with a rotating shaft, which is arranged in a horizontal direction, and the other end of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft.

3. A rearview mirror for a ship according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting seat is also provided with a knob, and the knob is connected to the end of the rotating shaft.

4. A rearview mirror for a ship according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side wall of the knob is provided with a plurality of protrusions at intervals.

5. A rearview mirror for a ship according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The connecting seat is also provided with a first limiting member, which is extended in a horizontal direction along one end of the connecting seat connected to the connecting member. When the mirror body is flipped toward the outside of the hull, the first limiting member abuts against the connecting member.

6. A rearview mirror for a ship according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting seat is further provided with a second limiting member, which is connected to a side of the connecting seat away from the connecting member. When the mirror body is flipped toward the inner side of the hull, the second limiting member abuts against the connecting member.

7. A rearview mirror for a ship according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The connecting seat and the connecting piece are made of aluminum alloy, stainless steel, nickel-based alloy or titanium alloy.

8. A rearview mirror for a ship according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The connecting seat includes a base and a connecting column, the base is connected to the hull of the ship, the base is provided with a connecting groove, the notch position of the connecting groove is connected with a clamping piece, the connecting column is movably inserted in the connecting groove, the side wall of the connecting column is provided with a plurality of positioning holes along its extension direction, and the connecting column is inserted into one of the positioning holes through the clamping piece to connect to the base.

9. A rearview mirror for a ship according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The rearview mirror also includes a mounting seat, which is provided with a connecting hole, the other end of the connecting member is passed through the connecting hole, and the side surface of the mounting seat is connected to the mirror body.

10. A rearview mirror for a ship according to claim 9, characterized in that: The mounting seat is connected to the center of the mirror body.

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