Inner rear-view mirror mounting bracket, inner rear-view mirror assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to an inside rear-view mirror mounting bracket, an inside rear-view mirror assembly and a vehicle. The inside rear-view mirror mounting bracket comprises a first mounting part, a second mounting part, a first supporting leg and a second supporting leg, the first mounting part is used for connecting an inner rearview mirror; the first support leg and the second support leg are respectively connected to the first mounting part and are distributed along the periphery of the first mounting part; a receding space is formed between the first supporting leg and the second supporting leg, and the first supporting leg and the second supporting leg are used for being connected with a front support. And the second mounting part is used for connecting an inside rear-view mirror protection cover. The inside rear-view mirror mounting bracket can provide a connecting point outside a front bracket for the inside rear-view mirror protective cover, so that the connecting strength and the structural strength of the inside rear-view mirror protective cover are enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of interior rearview mirror mounting structures, and in particular to an interior rearview mirror mounting bracket, an interior rearview mirror assembly, and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] A rearview mirror is often installed on top of a vehicle's windshield. With the increasing intelligence of vehicles, the need for additional components, such as sensors, at the top of the windshield complicates installation. This increased space requirements also increase the size of the rearview mirror's protective cover, which also suffers from reduced strength. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide an interior rearview mirror mounting bracket, an interior rearview mirror assembly and a vehicle to address at least one of the above technical issues.

[0004] On the one hand, the present application provides an interior rearview mirror mounting bracket, which includes: a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, a first leg and a second leg; the first mounting portion is used to connect the interior rearview mirror; the second mounting portion, the first leg and the second leg are respectively connected to the first mounting portion and distributed along the periphery of the first mounting portion; an avoidance space is formed between the first leg and the second leg, and the first leg and the second leg are respectively used to connect to the front bracket; the second mounting portion is used to connect the interior rearview mirror protective cover.

[0005] The second mounting portion provides a connection point for the rearview mirror cover beyond the front bracket, enhancing its connection and structural strength. Furthermore, the overall shape of the rearview mirror mounting bracket creates a clearance space, enabling a compact layout and reliable installation in confined spaces. Furthermore, this facilitates the design of a smaller rearview mirror cover and reduces its surface roughness.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first support leg and the second support leg are respectively located on the left and right sides of the first mounting portion, and the second mounting portion is located on the upper side of the first mounting portion.

[0007] With this arrangement, the lower portion of the rearview mirror mounting bracket is shorter and the lower boundary of the rearview mirror protective cover can be smaller; this is beneficial to the shape of the rearview mirror protective cover and enhances the sense of refinement.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second mounting portion is connected to the first leg, and the second mounting portion and the second leg are spaced apart.

[0009] Such an arrangement can improve the layout of the interior rearview mirror mounting bracket, provide a more spacious avoidance space, and also enhance the structural strength of the second mounting portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the interior rearview mirror mounting bracket further includes a first extension portion and a second extension portion, the first extension portion is connected between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion, and the second extension portion is connected between the first mounting portion and the second support leg.

[0011] Such a setting is conducive to adjusting the overall shape and adapting to the installation space.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first mounting portion, the first extension portion, and the second mounting portion form a step.

[0013] Such a setting is conducive to improving structural strength and cooperating with a small-sized interior rearview mirror protective cover.

[0014] In some embodiments, the interior rearview mirror mounting bracket further includes at least one reinforcing rib extending from the first mounting portion to one of the second mounting portion, the first support leg, and the second support leg.

[0015] Such an arrangement can improve the structural strength of the rearview mirror mounting bracket, and thus can improve the installation stability of the rearview mirror protective cover.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first leg and the second leg respectively include a pre-hanging structure; the pre-hanging structure is used to be clamped by the clamping column of the front bracket.

[0017] With this arrangement, during the assembly process, workers do not need to hold the interior rearview mirror mounting bracket all the time, which facilitates operation, improves the workers' installation efficiency, and facilitates reliable installation.

[0018] In some embodiments, the first leg and the second leg are respectively provided with two mounting holes, and the pre-hanging structure is located between the two corresponding mounting holes.

[0019] With such arrangement, the interior rearview mirror mounting bracket has a simple and compact structure, ensuring pre-installation in place, and then achieving reliable connection through the mounting holes.

[0020] On the other hand, the present application provides an interior rearview mirror assembly, which includes: an interior rearview mirror protective cover; a front bracket including a bracket mounting portion for mounting the interior rearview mirror protective cover; and the aforementioned interior rearview mirror mounting bracket.

[0021] By arranging an interior rearview mirror mounting bracket and a front bracket to connect the interior rearview mirror protective cover together, the structural strength of the interior rearview mirror protective cover is improved, and a smaller interior rearview mirror assembly is achieved.

[0022] In yet another aspect, the present application provides a vehicle, comprising the aforementioned interior rearview mirror assembly.

[0023] By setting up an interior rearview mirror assembly, the vehicle can be equipped with more functions in a compact space and ensure a stable installation state. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic exploded view of an interior rearview mirror assembly according to one or more embodiments;

[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of assembling an interior rearview mirror mounting bracket and a front bracket according to one or more embodiments;

[0026] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an interior rearview mirror mounting bracket according to one or more embodiments;

[0027] Figure 4 is a schematic assembly diagram of an interior rearview mirror assembly according to one or more embodiments;

[0028] Figure 5 is a schematic assembly diagram of an interior rearview mirror assembly according to one or more embodiments;

[0029] Figure 6 is a schematic assembly diagram of an interior rearview mirror assembly according to one or more embodiments;

[0030] Figure 7 is a schematic assembly diagram of an interior rearview mirror assembly according to one or more embodiments;

[0031] Figure 8 is a schematic structural block diagram of a vehicle according to one or more embodiments.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals: 1. first mounting portion; 2. second mounting portion; 3. first supporting leg; 4. second supporting leg; 5. first extension portion; 6. second extension portion; 7. reinforcing rib; 8. pre-hanging structure; 9. guide bolt;

[0033] 100. Interior rearview mirror mounting bracket; 101. Avoidance space; 102. Mounting hole; 103. Pre-hanging hole; 104. Wiring harness mounting hole; 200. Interior rearview mirror assembly; 210. Front bracket; 211. Bracket mounting portion; 212. Snap-on column; 220. Interior rearview mirror; 230. Interior rearview mirror protective cover; 231. Docking mounting portion; 240. Camera device; 300. Vehicle; 310. Windshield. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotations of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0035] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "perpendicular", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0036] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. For example, a first leg may also be referred to as a second leg, and a second leg may also be referred to as a first leg. In the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0038] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connect", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a flexible connection, or a rigid connection along at least one direction; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or directly connected with an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. The terms "install", "set", "fix", etc. can be broadly understood as connection. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] For the convenience of description, the XYZ coordinate system constructed in this application is a spatial rectangular coordinate system, wherein the X-axis direction may refer to the front-to-back direction, the Y-axis direction may refer to the left-to-right direction, and the Z-axis direction may refer to the up-down direction; the above directions may be the directions of the vehicle, for example, the X-axis direction may refer to the length direction of the vehicle, the Y-axis direction may refer to the width direction of the vehicle, and the Z-axis direction may refer to the height direction of the vehicle.

[0040] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 In an exemplary embodiment, the interior rearview mirror assembly 200 includes a front bracket 210 , an interior rearview mirror 220 , an interior rearview mirror protective cover 230 , and an interior rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 .

[0041] Combine Figure 8 As shown, the present application provides a vehicle 300, and the interior rearview mirror assembly 200 can be installed on the front windshield 310 of the vehicle 300, specifically, can be installed on the middle upper part of the front windshield 310. The driver can observe the mirror image of the rear row and the rear window through the interior rearview mirror 220. Figure 7 and Figure 6 As shown, the vehicle 300 has many functions, such as a camera 240 for capturing images. The camera 240 is configured in the interior rearview mirror assembly 200 and can be disposed in the interior rearview mirror protective cover 230.

[0042] In the interior rearview mirror assembly 200 , the interior rearview mirror protective cover 230 is mounted on the front bracket 210 , but the position where the mounting point can be designed is limited.

[0043] The front bracket 210 is used to connect to the front windshield 310 and is therefore referred to as a glass bracket. The glass bracket can be made of plastic, such as polyester fiberglass. The front bracket 210 can be fixed to the front windshield 310 by gluing. Various mounting structures can be provided on the rear of the front bracket 210.

[0044] In an exemplary embodiment, the present application provides an interior rearview mirror mounting bracket 100. The interior rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 is used to connect a front bracket 210, an interior rearview mirror protective cover 230, and an interior rearview mirror 220. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the interior rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 can be fixed to the front bracket 210 by a guide bolt 9. The guide bolt 9 can prevent the thread from slipping, facilitating better installation.

[0045] refer to Figure 3 The rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 includes a first mounting portion 1, a second mounting portion 2, a first support leg 3, and a second support leg 4. The second mounting portion 2, the first support leg 3, and the second support leg 4 are respectively connected to the first mounting portion 1 and distributed along the periphery of the first mounting portion 1.

[0046] The first leg 3 and the second leg 4 can be substantially opposite to each other along the Y-axis direction, and an escape space 101 is formed between the first leg 3 and the second leg 4. Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the avoidance space 101 can accommodate the camera device 240. The first leg 3 and the second leg 4 are respectively used to connect to the front bracket 210. The rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 may include two legs, or more legs. Each leg may include a leg portion and a foot portion. The foot portion may define a mounting hole 102 for receiving the guide bolt 9. The mounting hole 102 provided in the first leg 3 and the second leg 4 may include an oblong hole to accommodate tolerances; it may also include a high-precision positioning hole, the size of which may be different from that of the other holes.

[0047] Combine Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first mounting portion 1 is used to connect the rearview mirror 220. The second mounting portion 2 is used to connect the rearview mirror protective cover 230. For example, the rearview mirror protective cover 230 includes three docking mounting portions 231, and the front bracket 210 is provided with two bracket mounting portions 211. Figure 6 As shown, two of the three docking mounting portions 231 are used to connect to the bracket mounting portion 211, and the other docking mounting portion 231 is used to connect to the second mounting portion 2. The provision of the second mounting portion 2 provides a connection point for the rearview mirror protective cover 230 outside the front bracket 210, thereby enhancing the connection strength and structural strength of the rearview mirror protective cover 230 and reducing the surface difference of the rearview mirror protective cover 230.

[0048] The provision of the rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 facilitates the design of a smaller rearview mirror protective cover 230 , and the overall shape of the rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 forms an avoidance space 101 , thereby achieving a compact layout and reliable installation in a narrow space.

[0049] Combine Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first leg 3 and the second leg 4 are located on the left and right sides of the first mounting portion 1, respectively, while the second mounting portion 2 is located above the first mounting portion 1. The lower portion of the rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 is shorter, allowing the lower edge of the rearview mirror protective cover 230 to be smaller, which facilitates the design of the rearview mirror protective cover 230 and enhances its refined feel.

[0050] The first leg 3 and the second leg 4 can be offset along the Z-axis, with the first leg 3 being higher than the first mounting portion 1. In some embodiments, the second mounting portion 2 is spaced apart from the second leg 4 to improve the layout of the rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 and provide a more spacious clearance space 101. The second mounting portion 2 is connected to the first leg 3, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the second mounting portion 2.

[0051] For example, the rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 further includes a first extension portion 5, which is connected between the first mounting portion 1 and the second mounting portion 2. The first extension portion 5 can be connected to the first leg 3. The first mounting portion 1, the first extension portion 5, and the second mounting portion 2 form a stepped structure, which helps improve structural strength and accommodates the compact rearview mirror protective cover 230.

[0052] The interior rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 also includes a second extension portion 6, which is connected between the first mounting portion 1 and the second support leg 4. By providing the first extension portion 5 and the second extension portion 6, it is helpful to adjust the overall shape and adapt to the installation space.

[0053] For example, the rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 further includes at least one reinforcing rib 7. Each reinforcing rib 7 can extend from the first mounting portion 1 toward the second mounting portion 2, the first leg 3, or the second leg 4. The reinforcing rib 7 can enhance the structural strength of the rearview mirror mounting bracket 100, thereby improving the installation stability of the rearview mirror protective cover 230. The reinforcing rib 7 can be provided on the first leg 3 or the second leg 4, or on the first extension portion 5 or the second extension portion 6. The reinforcing rib 7 can also extend into the first mounting portion 1 or the second mounting portion 2.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first leg 3 and the second leg 4 each include a pre-hanging structure 8. The pre-hanging structure 8 can be in the form of a bar or a crossbar, adapted to be clamped by the clamping post 212 of the front bracket 210. The pre-hanging structure 8 can be annular or C-shaped, and the pre-hanging hole 103 defined thereby can be fitted over and clamped to the clamping post 212. During assembly, workers no longer need to constantly hold the rearview mirror mounting bracket 100. After pre-hanging, they can easily install the guide bolts 9 or assemble other components, enabling efficient, reliable, and convenient assembly of the rearview mirror assembly 200.

[0055] In some embodiments, the first leg 3 and the second leg 4 each have two mounting holes 102, with the pre-hanging structure 8 positioned between the two corresponding mounting holes 102. The two pre-hanging structures 8 enable pre-hanging, and the four mounting holes 102 are accurately pre-positioned, ensuring a secure connection. By providing multiple holes to accommodate external components, the rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 maintains a simple and compact structure, ensuring pre-installation, and then securely connecting via the mounting holes 102.

[0056] The interior rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 may include a sheet metal structure manufactured by bending, stamping and other processes; it may also be assembled with inserts, additional connectors and the like.

[0057] The present application provides an interior rearview mirror assembly 200, which includes an interior rearview mirror protective cover 230, a front bracket 210, and an interior rearview mirror mounting bracket 100. The interior rearview mirror protective cover 230 can be snap-fitted to the bracket mounting portion 211 of the front bracket 210 and the second mounting portion 2 of the interior rearview mirror mounting bracket 100. By arranging the interior rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 and the front bracket 210 to jointly connect the interior rearview mirror protective cover 230, the structural strength and modal properties of the interior rearview mirror protective cover 230 are improved, while also achieving a smaller interior rearview mirror assembly 200.

[0058] Exemplarily, the interior rearview mirror assembly 200 includes an interior rearview mirror 220. The interior rearview mirror 220 may extend an external cable. Figure 3 In some embodiments, a wiring harness mounting hole 104 may be provided at, for example, the first mounting portion 1 of the interior rearview mirror mounting bracket 100 .

[0059] The vehicle 300 provided in this application includes an interior rearview mirror assembly 200. By providing the interior rearview mirror assembly 200, the vehicle 300 can be configured with multiple functions in a compact space and ensure a stable installation state. Optionally, the interior rearview mirror 220 includes a display light or a display screen.

[0060] In the vehicle 300 provided in this application, the camera device 240 may be a binocular camera. The vehicle 300 may also be provided with other sensors, such as a rain sensor.

[0061] The technical features of the embodiments disclosed above can be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0062] In the embodiments disclosed above, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the order of execution of the steps is not limited. For example, the steps may be executed in parallel or in a different order. The substeps of each step may also be executed in an interleaved manner. The various forms of the above-mentioned processes may be used, and steps may be reordered, added, or deleted. As long as the desired results of the technical solutions provided in this application can be achieved, this application is not limited here.

[0063] The embodiments disclosed above merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent protection of the present application. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art could make several variations and improvements without departing from the concept of the present application, all of which fall within the scope of the patent protection claimed by the present application. Therefore, the scope of the patent protection of the present application shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. The rearview mirror mounting bracket is characterized by: It includes a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, a first support leg and a second support leg; The first mounting portion is used to connect to the interior rearview mirror; The second mounting portion, the first supporting leg and the second supporting leg are respectively connected to the first mounting portion and distributed along the periphery of the first mounting portion; An escape space is formed between the first leg and the second leg, and the first leg and the second leg are respectively used to connect to the front bracket; The second mounting portion is used to connect the interior rearview mirror protective cover.

2. The rearview mirror mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first supporting leg and the second supporting leg are respectively located on the left and right sides of the first mounting portion, and the second mounting portion is located on the upper side of the first mounting portion.

3. The rearview mirror mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second mounting portion is connected to the first support leg, and the second mounting portion and the second support leg are spaced apart.

4. The rearview mirror mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a first extension portion and a second extension portion, wherein the first extension portion is connected between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion, and the second extension portion is connected between the first mounting portion and the second leg.

5. The rearview mirror mounting bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first mounting portion, the first extending portion, and the second mounting portion form a step.

6. The rearview mirror mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention further includes at least one reinforcing rib extending from the first mounting portion to one of the second mounting portion, the first supporting leg, and the second supporting leg.

7. The interior rearview mirror mounting bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first supporting leg and the second supporting leg respectively include a pre-hanging structure; the pre-hanging structure is used to be clamped by the clamping column of the front bracket.

8. The interior rearview mirror mounting bracket according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first supporting leg and the second supporting leg are respectively provided with two mounting holes, and the pre-hanging structure is located between the two corresponding mounting holes.

9. The interior rearview mirror assembly is characterized in that: include: Interior rearview mirror protective cover; A front bracket, comprising a bracket mounting portion for mounting the interior rearview mirror protective cover; as well as The interior rearview mirror mounting bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that Comprising the interior rearview mirror assembly as claimed in claim 9.

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