Pop-up mechanism for pressing type flip cover and automobile flip cover type cosmetic mirror

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pop-up mechanism for a push type flip cover, which comprises a shell, a piston column, a clamp spring and a spring, the piston column is arranged in the shell, and a button cap is arranged at the top of the piston column and extends out of the shell; the snap spring is mounted on the outer side of the piston column, and a short supporting leg of the snap spring is clamped in a blocking groove in one side of the piston column; a long supporting leg of the clamping spring is arranged in a sliding rail on the other side of the piston column and is clamped into a limiting hole formed in the shell; the spring is clamped between the clamping groove in the bottom of the piston column and the clamping spring. Through cooperation of the piston column, the clamping spring and the spring arranged in the shell, the opening and closing effect can be achieved by pressing the button cap, the clamping spring relatively moves to two different positions in the piston column so as to achieve the opening state and the closing state, the opening effect and the closing effect of the cosmetic mirror flip cover are achieved, the structure is simple, and practicability is high. The mechanism is arranged in the cosmetic mirror, so that the cosmetic mirror can be quickly opened and closed; and the cosmetic mirror can be opened and closed more smoothly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, and particularly relates to a spring-up mechanism for a push-button flip cover and an automobile flip-type vanity mirror. Background Art

[0002] Traditional automobile sun visors generally consist of components such as a vanity mirror housing (or sun visor), a rotating shaft, and a vanity mirror cover. The rotating shaft is used to rotate to a suitable angle to block sunlight. For many vehicle models, the opening of the vanity mirror cover uses a push-pull type cover plate. When the cover plate is pulled open, the vanity mirror cover is opened, but corresponding handles also need to be provided on the cover plate to push the cover plate; or directly provide a handle on the mirror cover, and the vanity mirror cover is opened by flipping. However, the design of such a handle is not aesthetically pleasing from the outside, and the internal structure of the push-pull method requires separate design, which is more troublesome in production, assembly, and maintenance.

[0003] Based on this, the present application proposes a spring-up mechanism for a push-button flip cover. By placing the spring-up mechanism on the automobile vanity mirror housing, the opening and closing of the automobile vanity mirror cover are realized. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is: how to provide a spring-up mechanism for a push-button flip cover on an automobile vanity mirror that is concealed.

[0005] To solve the above technical problem, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A spring-up mechanism for a push-button flip cover, comprising:

[0007] A housing,

[0008] A piston rod, installed inside the housing, with a button cap installed on its top and protruding out of the housing;

[0009] A snap spring, installed on the outside of the piston rod, with the short leg of the snap spring stuck in the retaining groove on one side of the piston rod; the long leg of the snap spring is arranged in the slide rail on the other side of the piston rod and is stuck into the limiting hole opened on the housing; and

[0010] A spring, stuck between the clamping groove at the bottom of the piston rod and the snap spring.

[0011] As a further scheme of the utility model: the retaining groove is integrally in a heart-shaped groove, and a heart-shaped retaining block is arranged inside it;

[0012] When the button cap is pressed and the short leg of the snap spring is at the closing position point above the heart-shaped retaining block, it is in the closed state at this time;

[0013] When the button cap is pressed, the short leg of the snap spring will pass through the left-side clamping groove of the heart-shaped groove and fall back to the opening position point below the heart-shaped retaining block, and it is in the open state at this time.

[0014] As a further solution of the present utility model: a limiting groove is provided on the piston column and below the same side of the heart-shaped stopper, and the short leg can slide in the limiting groove.

[0015] As a further solution of the present utility model: the slide rail provided on the piston column and the limiting hole provided on the outer shell are on the same side.

[0016] As a further solution of the present utility model: a cylinder is installed at the top of the piston column, and a middle boss is provided on the outer ring of the cylinder, and the middle boss is engaged with the button cap.

[0017] As a further solution of the present utility model: the middle boss is in a shape that is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom.

[0018] As a further solution of the present utility model: the snap ring is integrally in a "U" - shaped structure, with long legs and short legs provided at both ends, and the ends of the long legs and short legs are both bent.

[0019] As a further solution of the present utility model: mounting holes are installed on both sides of the outer shell.

[0020] As a further solution of the present utility model: the button cap is made of silica gel material.

[0021] The present utility model also discloses a flip - type makeup mirror for an automobile, which includes the elastic mechanism for pressing - type flip described above, and also includes an automobile makeup mirror housing and a makeup mirror cover. The outer shell is installed in the automobile makeup mirror housing, and the makeup mirror cover is rotatably connected to the automobile makeup mirror housing. When the makeup mirror cover is flipped and closed, the button cap can contact it.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are:

[0023] First of all, through the cooperation of the piston column, snap ring and spring arranged inside the outer shell in the present application, the effect of opening and closing by pressing the button cap can be achieved. The snap ring moves relative to the piston column to two different positions in the piston column, thus achieving two states of opening and closing, realizing the opening and closing effects of the flip of the makeup mirror. The structure is simple. This mechanism is built into the makeup mirror, enabling the quick opening and closing of the makeup mirror; making the opening and closing of the makeup mirror smoother and more fluent, and the opening and closing operation of the flip of the makeup mirror can be realized without using a handle, improving the user experience.

[0024] Secondly, when not in use, the present application can be completely hidden, and only the part of the button cap is exposed when in use. Moreover, the button cap can be selected and matched according to the color of the makeup mirror outer shell, which is more beautiful. Description of the Drawings

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the elastic mechanism for a push - type flip cover in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 Schematic structural diagram after removing the outer shell;

[0027] Figure 3 This is an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 Schematic structural diagram from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 Explosion schematic diagram;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the piston column in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 5 Schematic structural diagram from another perspective;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a plan view of the piston column in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of the snap ring in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of the outer shell in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0035] 1. Outer shell; 2. Spring; 3. Snap ring; 4. Piston column; 5. Button cap; 6. Heart - shaped stopper; 7. Card slot; 8. Opening position point; 9. Closing position point; 10. Slide rail; 11. Middle boss; 12. Cylinder; 13. Short leg; 14. Long leg; 15. Limiting hole; 16. Mounting hole. Specific embodiments

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0037] Refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4, A spring-return mechanism for a push-type flip cover, which is used on the vanity mirror of a car and can play a role of a hidden switch for closing the vanity mirror cover. It includes a housing 1, a spring 2, a snap ring 3, a piston rod 4 and a button cap 5. The piston rod 4 is installed inside the housing 1. The button cap 5 is installed on the top of the piston rod 4 and extends out of the housing 1. The snap ring 3 is installed on the outside of the piston rod 4. The spring 2 is stuck between the card slot 7 at the bottom of the piston rod 4 and the snap ring 3.

[0038] It should be noted that during the installation of this application, the housing 1 is installed inside the car vanity mirror housing. Since the vanity mirror cover and the car vanity mirror housing are rotationally connected, when the vanity mirror cover is flipped and closed, the button cap 5 can contact it. The button cap 5 can be made of silicone material and the same color as the vanity mirror to achieve an aesthetic effect.

[0039] Refer to Figure 1 , The bottom of the housing 1 is in a conical structure, and the overall shape is a "T" shape. Installation holes 16 are opened at both ends of its top for installing the housing 1, and the housing 1 can be fixed to the car vanity mirror housing. A limiting hole 15 is opened on the side wall of the housing 1.

[0040] Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , The spring 2 is installed in the card slot 7 at the bottom of the piston rod 4, and the bottom of the spring 2 abuts against the snap ring 3.

[0041] Refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 , The snap ring 3 is in an overall "U" shape structure, with long legs 14 and short legs 13 at both ends. The ends of the long legs 14 and the short legs 13 are both bent. The long legs 14 are arranged in the other slide rail 10 of the piston rod 4 and are snapped into the limiting hole 15 opened on the housing 1; the short legs 13 are snapped into the retaining groove on one side of the piston rod 4.

[0042] Refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 , The piston rod 4 is installed inside the housing 1. A retaining groove is opened on one side of the piston rod 4. The retaining groove is in an overall heart-shaped groove structure, and a heart-shaped stopper 6 is arranged inside it. The short legs 13 of the snap ring 3 are snapped into the retaining groove on one side of the piston rod 4; a slide rail 10 is opened on the other side of the piston rod 4, and the long legs 14 are located in the slide rail 10. The end of the long legs 14 can be inserted into the limiting hole 15 opened on the housing 1, that is, the slide rail 10 opened on the piston rod 4 and the limiting hole 15 opened on the housing 1 are on the same side.

[0043] Further, a cylinder 12 is installed at the top of the piston column 4. A middle boss 11 is provided on the outer circumference of the cylinder 12. The middle boss 11 has a shape that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. The middle boss 11 is engaged with the button cap 5 to prevent the button cap 5 from coming off.

[0044] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 7 , a limit groove is provided on a side wall of the piston column 4 and below the same side as the heart-shaped stop block 6. The short leg 13 can slide in the limit groove.

[0045] The specific operation principle of this application is as follows:

[0046] When in use, when pressing the makeup mirror cover, the makeup mirror cover presses the button cap 5. When the short leg 13 of the snap spring 3 is at the closing position point 9 above the heart-shaped stop block 6, it is in the closed state at this time, that is, the button cap 5 is parallel to the makeup mirror housing at this time, and the makeup mirror cover can just be closed at this time;

[0047] When in use, when pressing the makeup mirror cover, the makeup mirror cover presses the button cap 5. When the short leg 13 of the snap spring 3 passes through the left card slot of the heart-shaped groove and falls back to the opening position point 8 below the heart-shaped stop block 6, it is in the open state at this time, that is, the button cap 5 protrudes from the makeup mirror housing at this time, and the makeup mirror cover just opens at this time.

[0048] This application can be completely hidden when not in use. When in use, only a part of the button cap 5 is exposed, and the button cap 5 can be selected and matched according to the color of the makeup mirror housing, which is more beautiful. This mechanism is built into the makeup mirror. By pressing the makeup mirror cover to press the button cap 5, the snap spring 3 moves relative to the piston column 4 to two different positions in the piston column 4, thus achieving two states of opening and closing, realizing the opening and closing of the makeup mirror flip cover, having the advantages of simple structure, making the opening and closing of the makeup mirror smoother and more fluent, being able to realize the opening and closing operation of the makeup mirror flip cover without using a handle, and improving the user experience.

[0049] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A spring-up mechanism for a push-type flip cover, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing (1), A piston rod (4), installed inside the housing (1), with a button cap (5) mounted on its top and protruding from the housing (1); A snap ring (3), installed outside the piston rod (4), with the short leg (13) of the snap ring (3) snapped into a retaining groove on one side of the piston rod (4); the long leg (14) of the snap ring (3) is located in a slide rail (10) on the other side of the piston rod (4) and snapped into a limit hole (15) opened on the housing (1); and A spring (2), clamped between a retaining groove (7) at the bottom of the piston rod (4) and the snap ring (3).

2. The elastic mechanism for a push-type flip cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The retaining groove is integrally in the shape of a heart-shaped groove, with a heart-shaped stopper (6) provided inside; When the button cap (5) is pressed and the short leg (13) of the snap ring (3) is at the closing position point (9) above the heart-shaped stopper (6), it is in the closed state at this time; When the button cap (5) is pressed and the short leg (13) of the snap ring (3) passes through the retaining groove on the left side of the heart-shaped groove and falls back to the opening position point (8) below the heart-shaped stopper (6), it is in the open state at this time.

3. The elastic mechanism for a push-type flip cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limit groove is provided below the same side of the piston rod (4) as the heart-shaped stopper (6), and the short leg (13) can slide in this limit groove.

4. The elastic mechanism for a push-type flip cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide rail (10) opened on the piston rod (4) and the limit hole (15) opened on the housing (1) are on the same side.

5. The elastic mechanism for a push-type flip cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cylinder (12) is installed on the top of the piston rod (4), and a middle boss (11) is provided on the outer circle of the cylinder (12), and the middle boss (11) is engaged with the button cap (5).

6. The elastic mechanism for a push-type flip cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: The middle boss (11) is in the shape of being narrower at the top and wider at the bottom.

7. The elastic mechanism for a push-type flip cover according to claim 1, wherein: The snap ring (3) is integrally in a "U"-shaped structure, with long legs (14) and short legs (13) provided at both ends, and the ends of the long legs (14) and the short legs (13) are both bent.

8. The elastic mechanism for a push-type flip cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: Mounting holes (16) are installed on both sides of the housing (1).

9. The elastic mechanism for a push-type flip cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button cap (5) is made of silica gel material.

10. A flip-up makeup mirror for a vehicle, characterized in that, Comprising the elastic mechanism for a push-type flip cover according to any one of the above claims 1-9, further comprising an automotive vanity mirror housing and a vanity mirror cover, the housing (1) is installed in the automotive vanity mirror housing, the vanity mirror cover is rotatably connected to the automotive vanity mirror housing, and when the vanity mirror cover is flipped and closed, the button cap (5) can contact it.

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