Rearview mirror rotating structure

By arranging elastic parts in the rearview mirror rotation structure to limit the rotation and movement of the rearview mirror, the problem that the electronic rearview mirror cannot automatically reset after a collision is solved, thereby improving driving safety.

CN223456867UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-21AIPTEK TECH (WUJIANG) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422926230.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2025-10-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

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Technical Problem

When existing commercial vehicle electronic rearview mirrors are hit by foreign objects, the traditional automatic or electric folding functions cannot automatically restore to their original state, resulting in the driver being unable to observe changes in the camera position, affecting driving safety.

Method used

A rearview mirror rotation structure is designed. By arranging first and second elastic members between a fixed member and a rotating member, the rotation and movement of the rearview mirror are restricted, ensuring that the rearview mirror can automatically reset and be stably installed after being subjected to external force.

Benefits of technology

The rearview mirror can automatically reset after a collision, ensuring that the driver can observe changes in the field of view in a timely manner, thereby improving driving safety.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a rearview mirror rotating structure which is characterized in that a rotating part is arranged on a fixed part in a sleeving manner, and the rotating part is connected with a rearview mirror; the wall face, facing the fixing piece, of the fixing piece protrudes to form a partition part, so that a first matching part and a second matching part are formed on the fixing piece. A first limiting block is fixedly arranged on the first matching part, a limiting opening is formed in the position, opposite to the first limiting block, of the blocking part, and the first limiting block reciprocates in the limiting opening and is used for limiting rotation of the rotating part; the second matching part and the separation part form a mounting groove, a plurality of first elastic parts are arranged in the mounting groove at intervals, and the two ends of any first elastic part abut against the inner wall of the rotating part and the inner wall of the fixed part respectively to enable the rotating part to reset. The second elastic piece is arranged to limit the moving process of the rearview mirror towards the fixing piece, and therefore the installation position of the rearview mirror can be more stable.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application belongs to the technical field of rearview mirrors, and particularly relates to a rearview mirror rotating structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art, since the electronic rearview mirror of a commercial vehicle is installed at a high position, the electronic rearview mirror is collided by foreign matters during driving. After the position of the camera of the electronic rearview mirror is changed by the collision of foreign matters, the traditional automatic and electric folding functions cannot automatically restore the initial state. The foregoing condition causes the driver to be unable to directly observe whether the position of the camera is changed, thereby further causing the driver to be unable to receive feedback on whether the current field of view meets the requirement of the field of view for safe driving, and greatly disturbing the driving safety, and easily causing a major traffic accident.

[0003] At present, no effective solution has been proposed for the foregoing problem.

[0004] It should be noted that the introduction to the technical background above is only for the convenience of clearly and completely describing the technical scheme of the utility model, and for the convenience of the understanding of the technical personnel in the art. The technical scheme above cannot be considered as known by the technical personnel in the art only because the technical scheme is described in the background of the utility model. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0005] The application aims to provide a rearview mirror rotating structure to solve the problem that the rearview mirror cannot automatically rebound.

[0006] The application provides a rearview mirror rotating structure, which comprises:

[0007] A fixing member, a rotating member is sleeved on the fixing member, and the rotating member is connected with a rearview mirror;

[0008] A connecting shaft is protruded from the middle position of the fixing member to the middle position of the rotating member, and the connecting shaft is arranged in the rotating member;

[0009] The fixing member is protruded to form a separation part towards the wall surface, so that a first matching part and a second matching part are formed on the fixing member;

[0010] An edge of the rotating member is extended to form a blocking part towards the fixing member, and the blocking part is sleeved on the outer wall of the separation part;

[0011] A first limiting block is fixed on the first matching part, a limiting opening is arranged at the position opposite to the first limiting block of the blocking part, the first limiting block reciprocally moves in the limiting opening, and the first limiting block is used for limiting the rotation of the rotating member;

[0012] The second fitting part and the separation part form a mounting groove, a plurality of first elastic members are arranged in the mounting groove at intervals, and two ends of any first elastic member abut against the inner wall of the rotating member and the inner wall of the fixing member respectively, so that the rotating member is reset.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting shaft is arranged at the middle position of the rotating member.

[0014] Preferably, two cylindrical plates are arranged on the side of the rotating member away from the fixing member and extend away from the fixing member to form a fixing groove, a second elastic member is arranged in the fixing groove, and two ends of the second elastic member abut against the rotating member and the rearview mirror respectively, so as to limit the movement of the rearview mirror in the direction perpendicular to the rotating member.

[0015] Preferably, the first elastic members are sleeved on the outer wall of the arc-shaped column, and the two ends of the arc-shaped column are fixedly connected to the fixing member through second limiting blocks.

[0016] Preferably, the wall surface of the rotating member towards the fixing member is protruded to form a plurality of bosses, any boss is located between two adjacent first elastic members and abuts against the adjacent first elastic members.

[0017] Preferably, a plurality of pre-installation auxiliary blocks are arranged on the side of the fixing member away from the rotating member, the pre-installation auxiliary blocks are arranged in the fixing member and clamped on the arc-shaped column, so as to position the installation of the first elastic members and the bosses.

[0018] Preferably, the ends of the pre-installation auxiliary blocks close to the first elastic members abut against the first elastic members.

[0019] Preferably, the side of the boss towards the arc-shaped column is in contact with the arc-shaped column, and the side wall of the boss adjacent to the side towards the arc-shaped column abuts against the first elastic member.

[0020] Preferably, the end of the second elastic member away from the fixing member abuts against a fixing sheet connected with the rearview mirror.

[0021] Preferably, the end side of the first limiting block towards the limiting opening is separated from the wall surface of the limiting opening.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:

[0023] 1、The first elastic member is arranged to limit the rotating process of the rearview mirror, and the second elastic member is arranged to limit the movement process of the rearview mirror towards the fixing member, so that the installation position of the rearview mirror is more stable.

[0024] 2. The utility model discloses a first elastic piece is connected through the boss with the rotator, and is connected through the second limit block with the fixed part, can be buffered and resets through the first elastic piece in the rotator process of rotation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application or prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or prior art description will be briefly introduced as follows, obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments recorded in the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0026] Figure 1 It is the overall structure diagram of the rearview mirror rotation structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 It is the first elastic piece installation drawing of the rearview mirror rotation structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 3 It is the partition part structure drawing of the rearview mirror rotation structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 4 It is the boss structure drawing of the rearview mirror rotation structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 5 It is the boss cooperation structure drawing of the rearview mirror rotation structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 6 It is the limit slot structure drawing of the rearview mirror rotation structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 7 It is the second limit piece structure drawing of the rearview mirror rotation structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 8 It is the section structure drawing of the rearview mirror rotation structure provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0034] In the drawing: 1, fixed part;11, partition part;12, first cooperation part;121, first limit block;13, second cooperation part;131, installation slot;14, first elastic piece;15, connecting shaft;2, rotator;21, stop part;211, limit port;22, fixed slot;23, second elastic piece;24, boss;3, arc column;4, second limit block;5, pre-installation auxiliary block;6, fixed sheet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to enable personnel in the technical field to better understand the technical solutions in the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0036] In the description of the present application, it should be pointed out that the terms "upper", "middle", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front", "rear" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. The terms "first", "second", "third" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. For a person of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The embodiments will be described below according to the overall structure of the present application.

[0037] Referring to Figure 1 The present application provides a rearview mirror rotating structure, which comprises:

[0038] A fixed part 1 is provided with a rotating part 2, and the rotating part 2 is connected with the rearview mirror;

[0039] The wall surface of the fixed part 1 facing the rotating part 2 is protruded to form a separation part 11, so that a first matching part 12 and a second matching part 13 are formed on the fixed part 1;

[0040] The edge of the rotating part 2 extends to form a blocking part 21 facing the fixed part 1, and the blocking part 21 is sleeved on the outer wall of the separation part 11;

[0041] A first limiting block 121 is fixedly arranged on the first matching part 13, a limiting opening 211 is arranged at the position opposite to the first limiting block 121 of the blocking part 21, and the first limiting block 121 reciprocally moves in the limiting opening 211, so as to limit the rotation of the rotating part 2;

[0042] The second matching part 13 and the separation part 11 form an installation groove 131, a plurality of first elastic parts 14 are arranged in the installation groove 131 at intervals, and the two ends of any first elastic part 14 abut against the inner wall of the rotating part 2 and the inner wall of the fixed part 1 respectively, so as to reset the rotating part 2.

[0043] According to Figure 1 And Figure 2The skilled in the art can set the fixed part 1 to cooperate with the rotating part 2, so that the rotation of the rearview mirror can be realized.

[0044] Specifically, the rotating part 2 is sleeved on the fixed part 1, and the rotating part 2 is connected with the rearview mirror, so that the rearview mirror can rotate with the rotating part 2. Further, the rotation of the rearview mirror and the rotating part 2 can be adjusted through the structure between the rotating part 2 and the fixed part 1.

[0045] In the embodiment, the skilled in the art can set a separation part 11 on the fixed part 1. The separation part 11 can divide the wall surface on the fixed part 1 into a first cooperation part 12 and a second cooperation part 13.

[0046] It can be understood that, according to Figure 3 , the fixed part 1 is provided with a separation part 11, and the position of the separation part 11 is disc-shaped, that is, the separation part is provided in a circular ring shape, so as to separate the fixed part 1 into the second cooperation part 13 at the middle position and the first cooperation part 12 at the edge.

[0047] Further, the skilled in the art can set a blocking part 21 extending towards the fixed part 1 on the wall surface where the rotating part 2 is located, and the blocking part 21 is sleeved on the outer wall of the separation part 11.

[0048] Through the structure of the above-mentioned blocking part 21 cooperating with the separation part 11, the blocking part 21 is sleeved on the outer wall of the separation part 11, that is, the blocking part 21 is distributed on the area of the first cooperation part 12.

[0049] In the embodiment, a first limiting block 121 can be provided on the first cooperation part 12, and the first limiting block 121 extends towards the direction where the rotating part 1 is located. Correspondingly, a limiting opening 211 is formed on the blocking part 21 of the rotating part 2.

[0050] Through the above-mentioned structure, the first limiting block 121 can move in the limiting opening 211. Overall, the limiting opening 211 and the first limiting block 121 move relative to each other during the rotation of the rotating part 2. Through the structure of the limiting opening 211 and the first limiting block 121, the angle of the rotating part 2 can be limited. The position where the two ends of the first limiting block 121 and the limiting opening 211 abut is the limit position of the rotating part 2.

[0051] The skilled in the art can continue to set the second cooperation part 13, and the second cooperation part 13 forms a mounting groove 131 with the separation part 11. A plurality of first elastic elements 14 are arranged in the mounting groove 131 in intervals. The two ends of any first elastic element 14 abut with the inner wall of the rotating part 2 and the inner wall of the fixed part 1 respectively, so as to reset the rotating part 2.

[0052] By the above structure, the first elastic member 14 can be pressed during the rotation of the rotating member 2 by external force, and the rotating member 2 can be reset by the first elastic member 4 when the external force on the rotating member 2 disappears.

[0053] In the above embodiment, the first elastic member 4 resets the rotating member 2, so that the rearview mirror can be reset after rotation, and the structure of the first limiting block 121 and the limiting opening 211 can limit the rotation angle of the rotating member 2, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the rearview mirror.

[0054] In the above embodiment, the rotating member 2 is sleeved on the fixed member 1 by the person skilled in the art. In the embodiment, preferably, the middle position of the fixed member 1 protrudes a connecting shaft 15 towards the middle position of the rotating member 2, and the connecting shaft 15 penetrates the middle position of the rotating member 2. The above structure can make the rotating member 2 sleeved on the fixed member 1, thereby forming a stable connection structure.

[0055] According to the above structure, the person skilled in the art can further set the rotating member 2. Preferably, the side of the rotating member 2 away from the fixed member 1 extends two cylindrical plates away from the fixed member 1 to form a fixed groove 25, and the second elastic member 23 is installed in the fixed groove 25, and the two ends of the second elastic member 23 respectively abut against the rotating member 2 and the rearview mirror, for limiting the movement of the rearview mirror in the direction perpendicular to the rotating member 2.

[0056] By the above structure, the fixed groove 25 is provided for installing the second elastic member 23. The ends of the second elastic member 23 respectively abut against the rotating member 2 and the rearview mirror, so that the movement of the rearview mirror towards the rotating member 2 can be limited.

[0057] In summary, the person skilled in the art sets the first elastic member 14 to limit the rotation of the rearview mirror, and sets the second elastic member 23 to limit the movement of the rearview mirror towards the fixed member 1, so that the installation position of the rearview mirror is more stable.

[0058] In the above embodiment, the person skilled in the art sets a plurality of first elastic members 14 for installation. That is, the number of the first elastic members 14 can control the damping of the rotating member 2 during rotation.

[0059] In an alternative embodiment, preferably, a plurality of first elastic members 14 are sleeved on the outer wall of the arc-shaped column 3, and the two ends of the arc-shaped column 3 are fixedly connected with the fixed member 1 by the second limiting block 4.

[0060] By the above structure, the skilled in the art can limit the relative position of the plurality of first elastic members 14 by setting the arc-shaped column 3 in cooperation with the plurality of first elastic members 14. Meanwhile, the two ends of the arc-shaped column 3 are fixedly connected with the fixing member 1 through the second limiting blocks 4, so that the relative position of the arc-shaped column 3 is fixed, thereby making the first elastic members 14 have stable relative positions.

[0061] In the above embodiment, preferably, the wall surface of the rotating member 2 protruding towards the fixing member 1 is formed with a plurality of bosses 24, any boss 24 is located between two adjacent first elastic members 14 and is in contact with the adjacent first elastic members 14.

[0062] According to the above structure, the rotating member 2 is provided with a plurality of bosses 24. The bosses 24 are correspondingly arranged between two adjacent first elastic members 14. It can be understood that when the rotating member 2 starts to rotate, the boss 24 starts to move, and the movement of the boss 24 will drive the first elastic member 14 to deform, so that the first elastic member 14 can be reset under the action of the first elastic member 14 after the external force on the rotating member 2 ends.

[0063] According to the above setting, the skilled in the art can set the installation of the first elastic member 14. Preferably, a plurality of pre-installation auxiliary blocks 5 are arranged on the side of the fixing member 1 away from the rotating member 2, the plurality of pre-installation auxiliary blocks 5 are arranged in the fixing member 1 and clamped on the arc-shaped column 3, and are used for positioning the installation of the first elastic member 14 and the boss 24.

[0064] Specifically, the plurality of first elastic members 14 are sleeved on the arc-shaped column 3, and the plurality of pre-installation auxiliary blocks 5 are arranged in the fixing member 1 and clamped on the arc-shaped column 3. Preferably, the plurality of pre-installation auxiliary blocks 5 are in contact with the end portions of the plurality of first elastic members 14 close to each other. The pre-installation auxiliary block 5 is clamped on the end portion of the first elastic member 14, so as to install the relative position of the first elastic member 14.

[0065] The skilled in the art installs the first elastic member 14, and then installs the rotating member 2 on the fixing member 1. It can be understood that in the process of installing the rotating member 2, the boss 24 can be installed between the two adjacent first elastic members 14. After the rotating member 2 is installed, the plurality of pre-installation auxiliary blocks 5 are disassembled, so that the first elastic member 14 is in contact with the boss 24.

[0066] In the above embodiment, the first elastic member 14 is in contact with the rotating member 2. In this embodiment, preferably, the side of the boss close to the arc-shaped column is in contact with the arc-shaped column, and the side wall of the boss adjacent to the side close to the arc-shaped column is in contact with the first elastic member.

[0067] Through the above structure, the boss can stably abut against the first elastic member during movement, so that the rotation of the rotating member 2 is more stable.

[0068] In summary, in the above embodiment, the person skilled in the art sets the first elastic member 14 to connect with the rotating member 2 through the boss 24, and to connect with the fixed member 1 through the second limiting block 4, so that the first elastic member 14 can buffer and reset during the rotation of the rotating member 2.

[0069] In the above structure, preferably, the end side of the first limiting block 121 towards the limiting opening 211 is separated from the wall surface of the limiting opening 211, so that the rotating member 2 will not interfere during movement.

[0070] In an alternative embodiment, preferably, the end of the second elastic member 23 away from the fixed member 2 abuts against the fixed sheet 6, and the fixed sheet 6 is connected with the rearview mirror. The relative position of the second elastic member 23 can be more stable through the fixed sheet 6, thereby improving the use reliability of the rearview mirror rotation structure.

[0071] In an embodiment, the rotating member 2 is provided with a plurality of protrusions towards the fixed seat 1, and the plurality of protrusions are arranged near the middle position. The side wall of the fixed seat 1 towards the rotating member 2 is provided with a plurality of accommodating grooves corresponding to the plurality of protrusions. The initial position of the rotating member 2 can be positioned through the cooperation of the protrusions and the accommodating grooves, and the protrusions slide out of the accommodating grooves during the rotation of the rotating member 2.

[0072] Although the present application refers to different specific embodiments, the present application is not limited to the cases described by the embodiments, and some embodiments described by the industry standards or the embodiments described by the custom or slightly modified embodiments based on the implementation basis can achieve the same, equivalent or similar or modified expected implementation effects. The embodiments of the application using these modified or modified data acquisition, processing, output, judgment method, etc. still belong to the scope of the optional embodiments of the present application.

[0073] Although the present application is described by the embodiments, those skilled in the art know that the present application has many modifications and changes without departing from the spirit of the present application, and it is hoped that the attached embodiments include these modifications and changes without departing from the present application.

Claims

1. A rearview mirror rotation structure, characterized in that: The utility model relates to a rearview mirror fixing device, including: The fixed part is in the middle position of the fixed part and is protruded to the middle position of the rotating part, and the connecting shaft is arranged in the rotating part; The wall surface of the fixed part is protruded to form a separation part, so that the first matching part and the second matching part are formed on the fixed part; The edge of the rotating part extends to form a blocking part towards the fixed part, and the blocking part is sleeved on the outer wall of the separation part; The first limiting block is fixed on the first matching part, and the first limiting block reciprocates in the limiting opening opposite to the blocking part, so as to limit the rotation of the rotating part; The second matching part and the separation part form an installation groove, and a plurality of first elastic elements are arranged in the installation groove in intervals, and the two ends of any first elastic element are respectively in contact with the inner wall of the rotating part and the inner wall of the fixed part, so as to reset the rotating part. The connecting shaft is arranged in the middle position of the rotating part.

2. The rearview mirror running structure according to claim 1, wherein The side of the rotating part away from the fixed part extends out two cylindrical plates in the direction away from the fixed part to form a fixed groove, and the second elastic element is installed in the fixed groove, and the two ends of the second elastic element are respectively in contact with the rotating part and the rearview mirror, so as to limit the movement of the rearview mirror in the direction perpendicular to the rotating part.

3. The rearview mirror running structure according to claim 2, wherein The first elastic elements are sleeved on the outer wall of the arc-shaped column, and the two ends of the arc-shaped column are fixedly connected with the fixed part through the second limiting block.

4. The rearview mirror running structure according to claim 1, wherein The wall surface of the rotating part towards the fixed part is protruded to form a plurality of bosses, any boss is located between two adjacent first elastic elements and is in contact with the adjacent first elastic elements.

5. The rearview mirror running structure according to claim 4, wherein The side of the fixed part away from the rotating part is provided with a plurality of pre-installation auxiliary blocks, and the pre-installation auxiliary blocks are arranged in the fixed part and clamped on the arc-shaped column, so as to position the installation of the first elastic elements and the bosses.

6. The rearview mirror running structure according to claim 5, wherein The end parts of the pre-installation auxiliary blocks are in contact with the first elastic elements.

7. The rearview mirror running structure according to claim 6, wherein The side of the boss towards the arc-shaped column is in contact with the arc-shaped column, and the side wall adjacent to the side of the boss towards the arc-shaped column is in contact with the first elastic element.

8. The rearview mirror running structure according to claim 5, wherein The end part of the second elastic element away from the fixed part is in contact with the fixed sheet, and the fixed sheet is connected with the rearview mirror.

9. The rearview mirror running structure according to claim 3, wherein The end side of the first limiting block towards the limiting opening is separated from the wall surface of the limiting opening.

10. The rearview mirror running structure according to claim 1, wherein ​