Adjustable automobile rearview mirror support

By designing an adjustable car rearview mirror bracket, and utilizing an electric telescopic rod and drive motor structure, the problem of rearview mirrors obstructing the field of vision is solved, and the bracket achieves a folding function when not in use and adaptive adjustment for drivers of various body types.

CN224130969UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17NINGBO ZHONGFU AUTOMOBILE PARTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO ZHONGFU AUTOMOBILE PARTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-12
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing car rearview mirrors can obstruct the driver's view in certain situations, affecting their ability to see, especially when watching drive-in movies.

Method used

An adjustable car rearview mirror bracket was designed, comprising an electric telescopic rod, a drive motor, and a rotating shaft structure. It allows the rearview mirror to extend upward into the cavity when needed, and the tilt angle can be adjusted by the electric telescopic rod and the drive motor, while a limiting structure ensures stability.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the goal of ensuring that the rearview mirror does not obstruct the driver's view when not in use, adapts to various driver body types, and has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an adjustable automobile rearview mirror support which comprises a fixing plate, a telescopic distance exists between the fixing plate and a ceiling plate of an automobile, an electric telescopic rod is fixed to the bottom of the fixing plate in an abutting mode, and a positioning plate is fixed to the output end of the electric telescopic rod. The rearview mirror mounting bracket is connected with the positioning plate through a rotating shaft, and an access opening is formed in the ceiling plate, so that the rearview mirror mounting bracket can stretch out and retract from the access opening; and a rearview mirror is mounted on the rearview mirror mounting bracket. A cavity is formed between the ceiling plate and the top of the automobile frame, and the fixing plate is fixed to the automobile frame and located in the cavity. Wherein a power line and a signal line of the electric telescopic rod are connected with a controller of the automobile. By means of the technical scheme, the rearview mirror can extend upwards into the cavity, for example, when a user watches an outdoor movie of an automobile, sight is shielded.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically relating to an adjustable car rearview mirror bracket. Background Technology

[0002] Car rearview mirrors reflect the situation behind the car, allowing drivers to indirectly see these areas and expanding their field of vision; however, in some situations, such as watching a drive-in movie, the rearview mirror can obstruct the view, making an adjustable car rearview mirror bracket essential. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an adjustable car rearview mirror bracket, comprising:

[0004] A fixed plate with a telescopic gap between the fixed plate and the roof panel of the car; an electric telescopic rod is fixed at the bottom of the fixed plate; and a positioning plate is fixed at the output end of the electric telescopic rod.

[0005] A rearview mirror mounting bracket is provided, which is connected to the positioning plate via a pivot. An opening / exit is provided on the ceiling panel so that the rearview mirror mounting bracket can extend and retract from the opening / exit.

[0006] A rearview mirror is mounted on the rearview mirror mounting bracket. A cavity is formed between the roof panel and the top of the vehicle frame, and a fixing plate is fixed to the vehicle frame, with the fixing plate located in the cavity.

[0007] The power and signal lines of the electric telescopic pole are connected to the vehicle's built-in controller.

[0008] Through the above technical solution, this utility model can extend the rearview mirror upward into the cavity, for example, to avoid obstructing the view when watching a drive-in movie.

[0009] A drive motor is fixed on the inner wall of the positioning plate, a drive gear is fixed on the output shaft of the drive motor, and a driven gear that meshes with the drive gear is fixed on the rotating shaft. The drive motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0010] With the above technical solution, the signal line of the drive motor can be connected to the vehicle's built-in controller by opening a wire-passing hole on the positioning plate and passing the signal line and power line through the wire-passing hole.

[0011] An L-shaped connector is fixed to the positioning plate, and the L-shaped connector is fixed to the output end of the electric telescopic rod.

[0012] Through the above technical solution, the L-shaped connector can adjust the tilt angle of the rearview mirror mounting bracket, or when it extends upward to retract, it does not obstruct the movement of the rearview mirror mounting bracket.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the rearview mirror mounting bracket has a rearview mirror viewing cutout, and a limiting plate fixedly connected to the rearview mirror mounting bracket is provided around the cutout; a spherical protrusion is fixed to the inner wall of the rearview mirror mounting bracket by a column, and a protrusion is fixed to the back of the rearview mirror. The protrusion has a spherical groove that mates with the spherical protrusion. The spherical groove tightly covers the spherical protrusion so that the two fit tightly together to generate resistance and achieve adjustment and limiting.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: the utility model has a simple structure, which can realize the rearview mirror extending upward into the cavity as a whole, preventing obstruction of vision in some usage scenarios, and with the help of electric telescopic rod, drive motor and manual adjustment, it can be adapted to various driver body types. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A partial side view of the present invention in use. Figure 1 ;

[0016] Figure 2 A partial side view of the present invention in use. Figure 2 ;

[0017] Figure 3 A partial side view of the present invention in use. Figure 3 ;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the positioning plate of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 A perspective view of the rearview mirror mounting bracket of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the rearview mirror mounting bracket of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the rearview mirror mounting bracket and positioning plate of this utility model;

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] 1. Fixed plate; 2. Electric telescopic rod; 3. Rearview mirror mounting bracket; 4. Rotary shaft; 5. Entrance / exit; 6. Roof panel; 7. Car frame; 8. Drive motor; 9. Drive gear; 10. Driven gear; 11. L-shaped connector; 12. Limiting plate; 13. Spherical protrusion; 14. Protrusion; 15. Rearview mirror; 16. Spherical groove; 17. Chamber; 18. Positioning plate; 19. Column. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand this utility model and to more clearly define the scope of protection claimed by this utility model, the present utility model is described in detail below with reference to certain specific embodiments. It should be noted that the following are only some specific embodiments of the present utility model concept, and are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model. The specific and direct description of related structures is only for the convenience of understanding this utility model, and the specific features do not necessarily or directly limit the scope of implementation of this utility model.

[0025] Referring to the accompanying drawings, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: This utility model provides an adjustable car rearview mirror bracket, comprising:

[0026] The fixed plate 1 has a telescopic gap between itself and the roof panel 6 of the car. The bottom of the fixed plate 1 is topped with an electric telescopic rod 2, and the output end of the electric telescopic rod 2 is fixed with a positioning plate 18.

[0027] The rearview mirror mounting bracket 3 is connected to the positioning plate 18 via a rotating shaft 4. The ceiling panel 6 has an opening 5 so that the rearview mirror mounting bracket 3 can extend and retract from the opening 5. The rotating shaft 4 is fixed on the rearview mirror mounting bracket 3.

[0028] A rearview mirror 15 is mounted on the rearview mirror mounting bracket 3. A cavity 17 is formed between the top of the roof panel 6 and the top of the vehicle frame 7, and a fixing plate 1 is fixed to the vehicle frame, with the fixing plate 1 located in the cavity 17.

[0029] The power and signal lines of the electric telescopic pole 2 are connected to the vehicle's built-in controller.

[0030] Through the above technical solution, the present invention can extend the rearview mirror 15 upward into the cavity 17, for example, to avoid obstructing the view when watching a drive-in movie.

[0031] A drive motor 8 is fixed on the inner wall of the positioning plate 18, a drive gear 9 is fixed on the output shaft of the drive motor 8, and a driven gear 10 that meshes with the drive gear 9 is fixed on the rotating shaft 4. The drive motor 8 drives the rotating shaft 4 to rotate.

[0032] Through the above technical solution, the signal line of the drive motor 8 can be connected to the vehicle's built-in controller by opening a wire hole on the positioning plate 18 and passing the signal line and power line through the wire hole.

[0033] An L-shaped connector 11 is fixed on the positioning plate 18, and the L-shaped connector 11 is fixed to the output end of the electric telescopic rod 2.

[0034] Through the above technical solution, the L-shaped connector 11 can adjust the tilt angle of the rearview mirror mounting bracket 3, or when it extends upward to retract, it does not obstruct the movement of the rearview mirror mounting bracket 3.

[0035] As a preferred embodiment, the rearview mirror mounting bracket 3 has a viewing opening for the rearview mirror 15, and a limiting plate 12 fixedly connected to the rearview mirror mounting bracket 3 is provided around the opening; a spherical protrusion 13 is fixed on the inner wall of the rearview mirror mounting bracket 3 by a column 19, and a protrusion 14 is fixed on the back of the rearview mirror 15. A spherical groove 16 is provided on the protrusion 14 to cooperate with the spherical protrusion 13. The spherical groove 16 tightly covers the spherical protrusion 13 so that the two cooperate closely to generate resistance and achieve adjustment and limiting.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: the utility model has a simple structure and can make the rearview mirror 15 extend upward into the cavity 17 as a whole, so as to prevent obstruction of vision in some usage scenarios. In addition, with the electric telescopic rod 2, drive motor 8 and manual adjustment, it can be adapted to various driver body types.

[0037] The term "comprising" or any other similar term is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, article, or apparatus / device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to those processes, articles, or apparatus / devices.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An adjustable automotive rearview mirror assembly, characterized by: include: A fixed plate (1) has a telescopic gap between the fixed plate (1) and the roof panel (6) of the car. The bottom of the fixed plate (1) is topped with an electric telescopic rod (2). The output end of the electric telescopic rod (2) is fixed with a positioning plate (18). A rearview mirror mounting bracket (3) is connected to the positioning plate (18) via a pivot (4). An entrance (5) is provided on the ceiling panel (6) so that the rearview mirror mounting bracket (3) can extend and retract from the entrance (5). A rearview mirror (15) is mounted on the rearview mirror mounting bracket (3).

2. The adjustable vehicle mirror assembly of claim 1, wherein: A cavity (17) is formed between the top of the roof panel (6) and the top of the vehicle frame (7), and a fixing plate (1) is fixed to the frame and located in the cavity (17).

3. The adjustable automotive rearview mirror assembly of claim 1, wherein: A drive motor (8) is fixed on the inner wall of the positioning plate (18), a drive gear (9) is fixed on the output shaft of the drive motor (8), and a driven gear (10) that meshes with the drive gear (9) is fixed on the rotating shaft (4). The drive motor (8) drives the rotating shaft (4) to rotate.

4. The adjustable car rearview mirror bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: An L-shaped connector (11) is fixed on the positioning plate (18), and the L-shaped connector (11) is fixed to the output end of the electric telescopic rod (2).

5. The adjustable automotive rearview mirror assembly of claim 1, wherein: The rearview mirror mounting bracket (3) has a rearview mirror (15) observation hole, and a limiting plate (12) fixedly connected to the rearview mirror mounting bracket (3) is provided around the hole; a spherical protrusion (13) is fixed on the inner wall of the rearview mirror mounting bracket (3) by a column (19), and a protrusion (14) is fixed on the back of the rearview mirror (15). A spherical groove (16) is provided on the protrusion (14) to cooperate with the spherical protrusion (13). The spherical groove (16) tightly covers the spherical protrusion (13) so that the two cooperate closely to generate resistance to achieve adjustment and limiting.