Manual folding automobile rearview mirror

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, and provides a manually-folded automobile rearview mirror which comprises a rearview mirror body rotationally arranged on a rearview mirror support, the rearview mirror support is fixed on an automobile body, a rotating assembly is arranged between the rearview mirror body and the rearview mirror support, the rearview mirror body rotates on the rearview mirror support through the rotating assembly, and the rearview mirror body is fixed on the rearview mirror support through the rotating assembly. The rearview mirror body is drawn close to the automobile body and rotates to the folding position, and the rearview mirror body rotates to the outer side of the automobile body and rotates to the unfolding position. After the automobile is parked, a driver can manually fold the unfolded automobile rearview mirror on the automobile body, and the space occupied by the automobile rearview mirror on the outer side of the automobile is reduced after the automobile is parked.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically to a manually folding automotive rearview mirror. Background Technology

[0002] Car rearview mirrors are used by drivers to observe the position behind the car while driving, so that they can park, change lanes, and turn on the road. When the driver parks the vehicle, if there are cars parked on both sides of the vehicle before the driver gets out, the rearview mirrors that are extended on the outside of the car will occupy the space between the driver's vehicle and the cars parked on the outside. If the rearview mirrors of the cars parked on the outside next to the driver's vehicle are also extended, the rearview mirrors of the two vehicles are likely to collide. Therefore, when the vehicle is parked in a narrow parking space, the driver can fold the rearview mirrors after getting out of the car to avoid collisions with the rearview mirrors of the cars parked next to the driver. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model proposes a manually folding car rearview mirror. When the vehicle is parked, the driver can manually fold the unfolded car rearview mirror onto the car body, thus reducing the space occupied by the car rearview mirror on the outside of the car after the vehicle is parked.

[0004] A manually folding car rearview mirror designed for this purpose includes a rearview mirror body rotatably mounted on a rearview mirror support, the rearview mirror support being fixed to the car body, a rotating assembly being provided between the rearview mirror body and the rearview mirror support, the rearview mirror body rotating on the rearview mirror support via the rotating assembly, the rearview mirror body rotating towards the car body and rotating to a folded position, and the rearview mirror body rotating outwards from the car body and rotating to an unfolded position.

[0005] The rotating assembly includes a base frame, which is fixedly connected to the rearview mirror body and rotatably connected to the rearview mirror support. A positioning structure is provided between the base frame and the rearview mirror support. When the rearview mirror body is rotated to a corresponding position angle, the base frame is positioned on the rearview mirror support through the positioning structure.

[0006] The positioning structure includes a positioning boss on the base frame and a positioning groove on the rearview mirror support. The rearview mirror body drives the base frame to rotate on the rearview mirror support. When the rearview mirror body rotates to the corresponding position angle, the positioning boss is positioned on the positioning groove.

[0007] A rotation limiting structure is provided between the base frame and the rearview mirror support. The rotation limiting structure includes a first limiting surface and a second limiting surface provided on the base frame, and a limiting protrusion provided on the rearview mirror support. During the forward or reverse rotation of the base frame, the limiting protrusion cooperates with the corresponding limiting surface to limit the base frame to rotate on the rearview mirror support.

[0008] The number of positioning grooves is two or more, and a rotating transition boss is provided between two adjacent positioning grooves. The rotating transition boss is provided with a first inclined surface, and the positioning boss is provided with a second inclined surface that cooperates with the first inclined surface. When the rearview mirror body rotates, the positioning boss of the base frame passes over the rotating transition boss through the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface and is positioned on the corresponding positioning groove.

[0009] The rotating assembly also includes a connector, which is inserted into the base frame and the rearview mirror support. One end of the connector is fixed to the rearview mirror support. The rearview mirror body drives the base frame to rotate on the rearview mirror support. The connector forms a rotation fulcrum between the base frame and the rearview mirror body, and the base frame rotates around the connector.

[0010] The base frame is provided with a first assembly cavity for inserting a connector. An elastic assembly is provided between the first assembly cavity and the connector. One end of the elastic assembly abuts against the first assembly cavity, and the other end of the elastic assembly acts elastically on the connector. The rearview mirror body drives the base frame to rotate on the rearview mirror support and presses the elastic assembly. When the rearview mirror body rotates to the corresponding position angle, the elastic assembly elastically resets. The positioning boss of the base frame is elastically positioned on the positioning groove under the elastic action of the elastic assembly.

[0011] The elastic assembly includes a spring and a pressure block. One end of the spring abuts against the bottom wall of the first assembly cavity, and the other end of the spring abuts against the pressure block. The pressure block has a connecting groove that communicates with the first assembly cavity. The pressure block has a limiting groove corresponding to the connecting groove. The connector has a limiting part. The connector is inserted into the connecting groove of the pressure block toward the first assembly cavity, and the limiting part is limited on the limiting groove. The connector presses the base frame downward onto the rearview mirror support through the pressure block and the spring.

[0012] A pad is provided between the limiting groove and the limiting part of the connector. The pad is positioned on the limiting groove, and the limiting part of the connector acts downward on the pad and is elastically pressed against the base frame by a spring.

[0013] The first assembly cavity and the pressure block are provided with an anti-rotation structure to prevent relative rotation between the two. The anti-rotation structure includes a protrusion on the pressure block and an anti-rotation groove on the inner side of the first assembly cavity. The protrusion is limited in the anti-rotation groove. The rearview mirror body drives the base frame to rotate on the rearview mirror support, and the pressure block follows the base frame to rotate around the connecting member.

[0014] The connector is provided with a threading cavity for inserting the lead wire.

[0015] The rearview mirror support is provided with a second assembly cavity for inserting the end of the connector. The connector is provided with a buckle that engages with the inner side of the second assembly cavity so that one end of the connector is fixed on the rearview mirror support.

[0016] The rearview mirror body includes a rearview mirror cover, which has a third assembly cavity for accommodating the mounting base. The third assembly cavity has a clearance groove at the connection between the connector and the rearview mirror support. One end of the rearview mirror support passes through the clearance groove and is fixedly connected to the connector.

[0017] The base frame is provided with a support foot fixed to the third assembly cavity; the rearview mirror body also includes a mirror frame assembled with the rearview mirror cover body;

[0018] The rearview mirror support includes a base body fixedly connected to the connector, a second assembly cavity is provided on the base body, and the base body is provided with a positioning groove for positioning the rotation position angle of the base frame. The rearview mirror support also includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing and the second housing are fastened together, and the base body is limited between the first housing and the second housing.

[0019] The base has an inner cavity for inserting leads, and the second housing has a through hole that communicates with the inner cavity.

[0020] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] After the vehicle is parked, the driver can manually fold the unfolded rearview mirrors into the car body, thus reducing the space occupied by the rearview mirrors on the outside of the car.

[0022] The base frame is rotatably connected to the rearview mirror support, and a positioning structure is provided between the base frame and the rearview mirror support to prevent the rearview mirror from randomly returning to its original position after rotation.

[0023] A rotating transition boss is provided between two adjacent positioning grooves on the rearview mirror support. A beveled mating part is provided between the positioning boss and the rotating transition boss on the base frame. When the rearview mirror body drives the base frame to rotate, the base frame passes over the rotating transition boss along the beveled mating part and is limited to the corresponding positioning groove. The beveled mating part facilitates the smooth rotation of the base frame and reduces the frictional resistance of the base frame passing over the rotating transition boss.

[0024] The positioning boss of the base frame is elastically positioned on the positioning groove under the elastic action of the elastic assembly. When the rearview mirror body rotates to the corresponding position angle, it prevents the rearview mirror from returning to its original position at will. The elastic assembly between the base frame and the connecting parts plays an elastic pressing role, so that the base frame after rotation cannot arbitrarily detach from the positioning groove on the rearview mirror support without being subjected to external force. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a car rearview mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the pre-folded three-dimensional structure of a car rearview mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a car rearview mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly and disassembly structure of a car rearview mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the base frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connection between the rotating component and the rearview mirror support in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a rearview mirror support according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a rotating component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a rotation limiting structure provided between the base frame and the rearview mirror support in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more apparent and understandable, many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0036] See Figures 1-9 A manually folding car rearview mirror includes a rearview mirror body 2 rotatably mounted on a rearview mirror support 1. The rearview mirror support 1 is fixed to the car body. A rotating assembly 3 is provided between the rearview mirror body 2 and the rearview mirror support 1. The rearview mirror body 2 rotates on the rearview mirror support 1 via the rotating assembly 3. The rearview mirror body 2 moves towards the car body and rotates to the folded position. The rearview mirror body 2 rotates outward from the car body and rotates to the unfolded position.

[0037] After the vehicle is parked, the driver can manually fold the unfolded rearview mirrors back onto the vehicle body, reducing the space they occupy on the exterior of the car. When the vehicle needs to be driven on the road, the driver can manually unfold the folded rearview mirrors back onto the vehicle body.

[0038] The rotating assembly 3 includes a base frame 4, which is fixedly connected to the rearview mirror body 2 and rotatably connected to the rearview mirror support 1. A positioning structure 16 is provided between the base frame 4 and the rearview mirror support 1. When the rearview mirror body 2 is rotated to the corresponding position angle, the base frame 4 is positioned on the rearview mirror support 1 by the positioning structure 16.

[0039] The positioning structure 16 includes a positioning boss 5 on the base frame 4 and a positioning groove 6 on the rearview mirror support 1. The rearview mirror body 2 drives the base frame 4 to rotate on the rearview mirror support 1. When the rearview mirror body 2 rotates to the corresponding position angle, the positioning boss 5 is positioned on the positioning groove 6 to prevent the rearview mirror body from randomly returning to its original position after rotation.

[0040] When the rearview mirror 2 is in a waiting state, the positioning boss 5 is positioned on the positioning groove 6. When the rearview mirror 2 is not subjected to external force, the rearview mirror 2 in the waiting state is not easy to rotate randomly because the positioning boss 5 is positioned on the positioning groove 6.

[0041] The number of positioning grooves 6 is two or more, and a rotating transition boss 7 is provided between two adjacent positioning grooves 6. A first inclined surface 8 is provided on the rotating transition boss 7, and a second inclined surface 9 is provided on the positioning boss 5 to cooperate with the first inclined surface 8. When the rearview mirror body 2 rotates, the positioning boss 5 of the base frame 4 passes over the rotating transition boss 7 through the first inclined surface 8 and the second inclined surface 9 and is positioned on the corresponding positioning groove 6.

[0042] A rotation limiting structure is provided between the base frame 4 and the rearview mirror support 1. The rotation limiting structure includes a first limiting surface 41 and a second limiting surface 42 provided on the base frame 4, and a limiting protrusion 43 provided on the rearview mirror support 1. During the forward or reverse rotation of the base frame 4, the limiting protrusion 43 cooperates with the corresponding limiting surface to limit the rotation of the base frame 4 on the rearview mirror support 1.

[0043] The first limiting surface 41 and the second limiting surface 42 are spaced apart and form a trajectory for the relative rotation of the base frame 4 and the rearview mirror support 1.

[0044] The limiting protrusion 43 is provided on the outer side of the seat 32.

[0045] In this embodiment, three positioning grooves 6 are provided, and the three positioning grooves 6 are distributed circumferentially at intervals. The rotating assembly 3 also includes a connector 10, which is inserted into the base frame 4 and the rearview mirror support 1. One end of the connector 10 is fixed to the rearview mirror support 1. The rearview mirror body 2 drives the base frame 4 to rotate on the rearview mirror support 1. The connector 10 forms the rotation fulcrum of the base frame 4 and the rearview mirror body 2, and the base frame 4 rotates around the connector 10.

[0046] The base frame 4 is provided with a first assembly cavity 11 for inserting the connector 10. An elastic assembly is provided between the first assembly cavity 11 and the connector 10. One end of the elastic assembly abuts against the first assembly cavity 11, and the other end of the elastic assembly elastically acts on the connector 10. The rearview mirror body 2 drives the base frame 4 to rotate on the rearview mirror support 1 and presses the elastic assembly. When the rearview mirror body 2 rotates to the corresponding position angle, the elastic assembly elastically resets. The positioning boss 5 of the base frame 4 is elastically positioned on the positioning groove 6 under the elastic action of the elastic assembly.

[0047] The elastic assembly includes a spring and a pressure block. One end of the spring abuts against the bottom wall of the first assembly cavity 11, and the other end of the spring abuts against the pressure block. The pressure block has a connecting groove that communicates with the first assembly cavity 11. The pressure block has a limiting groove corresponding to the connecting groove. The connector 10 has a limiting part. The connector 10 is inserted into the connecting groove of the pressure block toward the first assembly cavity 11, and the limiting part is limited on the limiting groove. The connector 10 presses the base frame 4 downward onto the rearview mirror support 1 through the pressure block and the spring.

[0048] In this embodiment, the spring is sleeved on the outside of the connector 10.

[0049] A pad is provided between the limiting groove and the limiting part of the connector 10. The pad is positioned on the limiting groove. The limiting part of the connector 10 acts downward on the pad and is elastically pressed against the base frame 4 by a spring. The pad prevents wear between the base frame 4 and the limiting part of the connector 10 when the base frame 4 drives the pressure block to rotate.

[0050] The first assembly cavity 11 and the pressure block are provided with an anti-rotation structure to prevent relative rotation between the two. The anti-rotation structure includes a protrusion on the pressure block and an anti-rotation groove on the inner side of the first assembly cavity 11. The protrusion is limited in the anti-rotation groove. The rearview mirror body 2 drives the base frame 4 to rotate on the rearview mirror support 1, and the pressure block follows the base frame 4 to rotate around the connector 10.

[0051] The connector 10 is provided with a threading cavity 23 for inserting the lead wire 24.

[0052] In this embodiment, since some rearview mirrors are equipped with lighting structures, a wiring cavity 23 is provided through the connector 10 to facilitate the connection between the lighting panel inside the rearview mirror and the wire.

[0053] The rearview mirror support 1 is provided with a second assembly cavity for inserting the end of the connector 10. The connector 10 is provided with a buckle that engages with the inner side of the second assembly cavity, so that one end of the connector 10 is fixed on the rearview mirror support 1.

[0054] After installing the connector 10, spring, pressure block and pad block on the base frame 4, and after the base frame 4 and rearview mirror body 2 are assembled, one end of the connector 10 of the rearview mirror body 2 is directly fixed on the rearview mirror support 1 for easy assembly.

[0055] The rearview mirror body 2 includes a rearview mirror cover 27. The rearview mirror cover 27 is provided with a third assembly cavity 28 for accommodating the mounting base 4. The third assembly cavity 28 is provided with a clearance groove at the connection between the connector 10 and the rearview mirror support 1. One end of the rearview mirror support 1 passes through the clearance groove and is fixedly connected to the connector 10.

[0056] The base frame 4 is provided with a support foot fixed to the third assembly cavity 28; the rearview mirror body 2 also includes a mirror frame 31 assembled with the rearview mirror cover 27; the support foot is positioned on the bottom wall of the third assembly cavity 28 by screws, and the mirror frame 3 and the rearview mirror cover 27 are fixedly connected by buckles or screws.

[0057] The rearview mirror support 1 includes a seat body 32 fixedly connected to the connector 10, a second assembly cavity is provided on the seat body 32, and the seat body 32 is provided with a positioning groove 6 for positioning the rotation position angle of the base frame 4. The rearview mirror support 1 also includes a first housing 33 and a second housing 34, the first housing 33 and the second housing 34 are fastened together, and the seat body 32 is limited between the first housing 33 and the second housing 34.

[0058] The base 32 is provided with an inner cavity 36 for inserting the lead wire 24. The second housing 34 is provided with a wire hole 35 that communicates with the inner cavity 36. When the rearview mirror body 2 with the lead wire 24 is installed with the rearview mirror support 1, the lead wire is first passed through the wire hole 35, and then the rearview mirror body 2 and the rearview mirror support 1 are assembled.

[0059] In this embodiment, the first housing 33 and the second housing 34 are fixedly connected by snaps or screws.

[0060] In this embodiment, the first housing 33 is provided with an assembly ring 37 on its top, and a third housing is also provided on the side of the first housing 33. One end of the third housing is assembled with the first housing 33 and the assembly ring 37, and the other end of the third housing is assembled with the second housing 34. The third housing and the first housing 33 are assembled to each other by a plug-in post structure, and the bottom of the third housing and the first housing 33 form an assembly slope that cooperates with the second housing 34.

[0061] In this embodiment, the base 32 is provided with a lateral extension, and the second housing 34 is provided with an assembly cavity for accommodating the lateral extension. After the lateral extension is inserted into the assembly cavity of the second housing 34, a fastening screw is inserted into the outside of the assembly cavity to lock the lateral extension and the second housing 34.

[0062] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A manually folding car rearview mirror, characterized in that: The rearview mirror body (2) is rotatably mounted on a rearview mirror support (1). The rearview mirror support (1) is fixed to the car body. A rotating assembly (3) is provided between the rearview mirror body (2) and the rearview mirror support (1). The rearview mirror body (2) rotates on the rearview mirror support (1) through the rotating assembly (3). The rearview mirror body (2) moves towards the car body and rotates to the folded position. The rearview mirror body (2) rotates outward from the car body and rotates to the unfolded position.

2. The manually folding car rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly (3) includes a base frame (4), which is fixedly connected to the rearview mirror body (2) and rotatably connected to the rearview mirror support (1). A positioning structure (16) is provided between the base frame (4) and the rearview mirror support (1). When the rearview mirror body (2) is rotated to the corresponding position angle, the base frame (4) is positioned on the rearview mirror support (1) through the positioning structure (16). The positioning structure (16) includes a positioning boss (5) on the base frame (4) and a positioning groove (6) on the rearview mirror support (1). The rearview mirror body (2) drives the base frame (4) to rotate on the rearview mirror support (1). When the rearview mirror body (2) rotates to the corresponding position angle, the positioning boss (5) is positioned on the positioning groove (6). A rotation limiting structure is provided between the base frame (4) and the rearview mirror support (1). The rotation limiting structure includes a first limiting surface (41) and a second limiting surface (42) provided on the base frame (4), and a limiting protrusion (43) provided on the rearview mirror support (1). During the forward or reverse rotation of the base frame (4), the limiting protrusion (43) cooperates with the corresponding limiting surface so that the base frame (4) is limited to rotating on the rearview mirror support (1).

3. The manually folding car rearview mirror according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of positioning grooves (6) is two or more, and a rotating transition boss (7) is provided between two adjacent positioning grooves (6). A first inclined surface (8) is provided on the rotating transition boss (7), and a second inclined surface (9) is provided on the positioning boss (5) to cooperate with the first inclined surface (8). When the rearview mirror body (2) rotates, the positioning boss (5) of the base frame (4) passes over the rotating transition boss (7) through the first inclined surface (8) and the second inclined surface (9) and is positioned on the corresponding positioning groove (6).

4. The manually folding car rearview mirror according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating assembly (3) also includes a connector (10), which is inserted into the base frame (4) and the rearview mirror support (1). One end of the connector (10) is fixed on the rearview mirror support (1), and the rearview mirror body (2) drives the base frame (4) to rotate on the rearview mirror support (1). The connector (10) forms the rotation fulcrum between the base frame (4) and the rearview mirror body (2), and the base frame (4) rotates around the connector (10).

5. The manually folding car rearview mirror according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base frame (4) is provided with a first assembly cavity (11) for inserting the connector (10). An elastic assembly is provided between the first assembly cavity (11) and the connector (10). One end of the elastic assembly abuts against the first assembly cavity (11), and the other end of the elastic assembly acts elastically on the connector (10). The rearview mirror body (2) drives the base frame (4) to rotate on the rearview mirror support (1) and squeezes the elastic assembly. When the rearview mirror body (2) rotates to the corresponding position angle, the elastic assembly elastically resets. The positioning boss (5) of the base frame (4) is elastically positioned on the positioning groove (6) under the elastic action of the elastic assembly.

6. The manually folding car rearview mirror according to claim 5, characterized in that: The elastic assembly includes a spring and a pressure block. One end of the spring abuts against the bottom wall of the first assembly cavity (11), and the other end of the spring abuts against the pressure block. The pressure block is provided with a connecting groove that connects to the first assembly cavity (11). The pressure block is provided with a limiting groove corresponding to the connecting groove. The connector (10) is provided with a limiting part. The connector (10) is inserted into the connecting groove of the pressure block toward the first assembly cavity (11), and the limiting part is limited on the limiting groove. The connector (10) presses the base frame (4) down onto the rearview mirror support (1) through the pressure block and the spring.

7. The manually folding car rearview mirror according to claim 6, characterized in that: A pad is provided between the limiting groove and the limiting part of the connector (10). The pad is positioned on the limiting groove, and the limiting part of the connector (10) acts downward on the pad and elastically presses the base frame (4) with a spring.

8. The manually folding car rearview mirror according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first assembly cavity (11) and the pressure block are provided with an anti-rotation structure to prevent relative rotation between the two. The anti-rotation structure includes a protrusion on the pressure block and an anti-rotation groove on the inner side of the first assembly cavity (11). The protrusion is limited in the anti-rotation groove. The rearview mirror body (2) drives the base frame (4) to rotate on the rearview mirror support (1). The pressure block follows the base frame (4) to rotate around the connector (10).

9. The manually folding car rearview mirror according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connector (10) is provided with a threading cavity (23) for inserting the lead wire (24).

10. The manually folding car rearview mirror according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rearview mirror support (1) is provided with a second assembly cavity for inserting the end of the connector (10), and the connector (10) is provided with a buckle that engages with the inner side of the second assembly cavity so that one end of the connector (10) is fixed on the rearview mirror support (1); The rearview mirror body (2) includes a rearview mirror cover (27), which is provided with a third assembly cavity (28) for accommodating the mounting base (4). The third assembly cavity (28) is provided with a clearance groove at the connection between the connector (10) and the rearview mirror support (1). One end of the rearview mirror support (1) passes through the clearance groove and is fixedly connected to the connector (10). The base frame (4) is provided with a support foot fixed on the third assembly cavity (28); the rearview mirror body (2) also includes a mirror frame (31) assembled with the rearview mirror cover body (27). The rearview mirror support (1) includes a seat body (32) fixedly connected to the connector (10), a second assembly cavity is provided on the seat body (32), and the seat body (32) is provided with a positioning groove (6) for positioning the rotation angle of the base frame (4). The rearview mirror support (1) also includes a first housing (33) and a second housing (34), the first housing (33) and the second housing (34) are engaged, and the seat body (32) is limited between the first housing (33) and the second housing (34). The base (32) is provided with an inner cavity (36) for inserting the lead wire (24), and the second housing (34) is provided with a wire hole (35) communicating with the inner cavity (36).

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