Automobile inside rear-view mirror mounting structure
By setting a recessed cavity and a locking claw at the neck end of the rearview mirror, and having the bent part of the locking claw engage with the rearview mirror mounting base of the windshield, the problems of cumbersome installation and loosening in the prior art are solved, achieving a simple, low-cost, and reliable connection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YIBIN COWIN AUTO CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
The existing installation method for car rearview mirrors is cumbersome, requires a large installation space, affects the decorative cover, and is loose, thus failing to meet the usage requirements.
The rearview mirror has a recessed cavity at one end of its neck, which connects to a claw. The bent part of the claw engages with the rearview mirror mounting base of the car's windshield and is secured with bolts, thus achieving a reliable connection between the rearview mirror and the mounting base. The cooperation between the bent part of the claw and the positioning boss ensures that the mirror is fixed and will not fall off.
It enables simple installation and removal of the interior rearview mirror, is low-cost, requires no auxiliary tools, has a reliable connection, avoids jamming, and meets usage requirements.
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Abstract
Description
A car interior rearview mirror mounting structure Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive parts technology, and more specifically, it relates to an automotive interior rearview mirror mounting structure. Background Technology
[0002] In existing technologies, interior rearview mirror installation typically uses a T-shaped sliding clip combined with bolts for fixing. This installation method is cumbersome for assembly workers, requires more installation space, and interferes with the installation of the interior rearview mirror trim cover. Therefore, there is room for improvement in this method.
[0003] Existing technology includes a device called "Rearview Mirror Mounting Bracket" with publication number "CN110356329A". This technology discloses a rearview mirror mounting bracket, relating to the field of automotive manufacturing technology. It includes a base for mounting the rearview mirror and a support thereon, as well as a rain sensor. The rain sensor is located in the center of the base. The base is a hollow ring with multiple protrusions evenly distributed around its circumference for engaging spring clips. These protrusions have multiple grooves for circumferential and normal positioning of the rearview mirror. The support has multiple limiting bosses evenly distributed around its circumference for circumferential and normal positioning of the rearview mirror, and two limiting bosses for circumferential positioning are located on one side of the support's flange. This invention solves the problems of improper installation of existing rearview mirrors and rain sensors, which affect the driver's forward visibility and cause loose installation.
[0004] However, this technology does not address the technical issues and solutions of this application. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a simple automotive rearview mirror mounting structure that, while enabling the connection between the rearview mirror neck and the rearview mirror mounting base, achieves low cost, convenient installation and disassembly, smooth installation and disassembly without jamming, and requires no auxiliary tools, thus effectively meeting the usage requirements.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0007] This utility model is a car interior rearview mirror mounting structure. A concave cavity is provided at one end of the mirror neck of the interior rearview mirror. The bottom surface of the concave cavity is connected to a claw. The claw includes a claw bottom surface and multiple upward-extending claw bends. The claw bends are engaged with an interior rearview mirror mounting seat provided on the car windshield. The inner ring of the concave cavity is engaged with a positioning protrusion on the interior rearview mirror mounting seat.
[0008] The bottom surface of the claw is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the recessed cavity by bolts.
[0009] The multiple bent portions of the jaws are arranged at intervals around the bottom surface of the jaws, and the inner side of the bent portions of the jaws has an outwardly protruding arc-shaped structure.
[0010] The bottom surface of the recessed cavity is provided with a positioning pin, and the bottom surface of the chuck is provided with a positioning hole.
[0011] An interior rearview mirror lens is provided at the other end of the rearview mirror neck.
[0012] The described claw includes three claw bends, and the three adjacent claw bends are arranged at a 120° angle.
[0013] The lower edge of the rearview mirror mounting base is provided with a protruding retaining edge, and there are three protruding retaining edges arranged at a 120° angle.
[0014] A positioning part is provided inside the recessed cavity. A positioning groove is provided on the side of the rearview mirror mounting base.
[0015] The bottom surface and the bent part of the claw are an integral structure, and the claw is made of metal.
[0016] The working principle and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0017] The automotive rearview mirror mounting structure of this utility model features a recessed cavity at one end of the rearview mirror neck. A latch connects to the bottom of the cavity, allowing connection between the rearview mirror neck and a mounting bracket on the windshield. The other end of the rearview mirror neck connects to the rearview mirror lens, ensuring normal operation of the lens after connection. During connection, the bent portion of the latch engages with the mounting bracket on the windshield, and the inner ring of the recess engages with the positioning boss of the mounting bracket, reliably fixing their positions. The latch prevents easy detachment, and the positioning boss positions the recessed cavity and mounting bracket relative to each other, ensuring accurate installation after locking. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The following is a brief explanation of the contents depicted in the accompanying drawings and the markings therein:
[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the automotive rearview mirror mounting structure of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 2 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of part A of the automotive interior rearview mirror mounting structure described in Figure 1;
[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the automotive rearview mirror mounting structure of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 4 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of part B of the automotive interior rearview mirror mounting structure described in Figure 3.
[0023] Figure 5 is a top view of the claw and rearview mirror base of the automotive interior rearview mirror mounting structure described in this utility model.
[0024] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the claw and the rearview mirror base of the automotive interior rearview mirror mounting structure described in this utility model.
[0025] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Rearview mirror neck; 2. Concave cavity; 3. Claw; 4. Claw bottom surface; 5. Claw bend; 6. Car windshield; 7. Rearview mirror mounting base; 8. Positioning boss; 9. Bolt; 10. Positioning pin; 11. Positioning hole; 12. Rearview mirror lens; 13. Outward protruding edge; 14. Positioning part; 15. Rearview mirror decorative panel. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, provides a more detailed explanation of the specific embodiments of this utility model, including the shape and structure of each component, the relative positions and connections between the parts, the functions and working principles of each part:
[0027] As shown in Figures 1-6, this utility model is a car interior rearview mirror mounting structure. One end of the rearview mirror neck 1 has a recessed cavity 2, and the bottom surface of the recessed cavity 2 is connected to a claw 3. The claw 3 includes a claw bottom surface 4 and multiple upwardly extending claw bends 5. The claw bends 5 of the claw 3 are engaged with an interior rearview mirror mounting seat 7 mounted on the car's windshield 6. The inner ring of the recessed cavity 2 is engaged with a positioning boss 8 on the interior rearview mirror mounting seat 7. This structure addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an improved technical solution. In this structural configuration, one end of the rearview mirror neck 1 has a recessed cavity 2, and the bottom surface of the recessed cavity 2 is connected to the claw 3. Through the recessed cavity 2 and the claw 3, one end of the rearview mirror neck 1 can be connected to the interior rearview mirror mounting seat 7 mounted on the car's windshield 6. The other end of the rearview mirror neck 1 is connected to the interior rearview mirror lens, ensuring that the interior rearview mirror lens can be used normally after the rearview mirror neck 1 is connected. During connection, the bent portion 5 of the claw 3 engages with the interior rearview mirror mounting seat 7 on the windshield 6 of the car, and the inner ring of the recessed portion 2 engages with the positioning boss 8 of the interior rearview mirror mounting seat 7, ensuring reliable fixation of both positions. The claw prevents easy detachment, and the positioning boss positions the relative positions of the recessed portion and the interior rearview mirror mounting seat 7, ensuring accurate installation after clamping. The automotive interior rearview mirror mounting structure described in this utility model is simple in structure. While enabling the connection between the rearview mirror neck and the interior rearview mirror mounting seat, it achieves low cost, convenient installation and disassembly, smooth installation and disassembly without jamming, and requires no auxiliary tools, effectively meeting the usage requirements.
[0028] The bottom surface 4 of the jaw is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the recessed cavity 2 by bolts 9. With this structure, after the bolts are tightened in place, the jaw is fixedly connected, meeting the requirements for subsequent clamping connections.
[0029] The multiple bent portions 5 of the claw 3 are arranged at intervals around the bottom surface 4 of the claw, and the inner side of the bent portion 5 has an outwardly convex arc-shaped structure. Multiple outwardly protruding edges 13 are provided at intervals along the lower edge of the interior rearview mirror mounting base 7. In this structure, there are gaps between adjacent bent portions 5 and between adjacent outwardly protruding edges 13. Thus, when the interior rearview mirror neck 1 needs to be connected to the interior rearview mirror mounting base 7, the concave portion is first pushed towards the interior rearview mirror mounting base 7. At this time, the bent portions 5 of the claws pass through the gaps between adjacent outwardly protruding edges 13. After being pushed into place, the interior rearview mirror neck 1 is rotated at a certain angle so that each bent portion 5 is engaged with the corresponding outwardly protruding edge 13, achieving a reliable connection.
[0030] A positioning pin 10 is provided on the bottom surface of the recessed cavity 2, and a positioning hole 11 is provided on the bottom surface 4 of the claw 3. In the above structure, after the claw 3 is connected to the bottom surface of the recessed cavity 2, the positioning pin 10 passes through the positioning hole 11, thereby achieving reliable positioning of the relative position between the claw 2 and the recessed cavity 2.
[0031] An interior rearview mirror lens 12 is provided at the other end of the rearview mirror neck 1. After the interior rearview mirror neck 1 is connected to the interior rearview mirror mounting base 7, the position of the interior rearview mirror lens 12 is fixed.
[0032] The latch 3 includes three latch bends 5, with adjacent three latch bends 5 arranged at a 120° angle. Three protruding latch edges 13 are also provided, arranged at a 120° angle. In this configuration, after the rearview mirror neck 1 is connected to the rearview mirror mounting base 7, each latch bend 5 is engaged with one protruding latch edge 13.
[0033] A positioning part 14 is provided inside the recessed cavity 2. Positioning grooves are provided on the side of the rearview mirror mounting base 7, the number of which corresponds to the number of positioning parts. With this structure, after rotating the rearview mirror neck 1 by a certain angle so that each claw bend 5 engages with the corresponding protruding edge 13, each positioning part engages within the positioning groove on the side of the rearview mirror mounting base 7, achieving positioning. The rearview mirror neck 1 will not rotate relative to the rearview mirror mounting base 7, ensuring reliable positioning.
[0034] The jaw 3 has a jaw bottom surface 4 and a jaw bending portion 5 as an integral structure, and the jaw 3 is made of metal. With this structure, the jaw's strength meets the clamping force requirements.
[0035] The automotive rearview mirror mounting structure of this utility model features a recessed cavity 2 at one end of the rearview mirror neck 1. A claw 3 connects to the bottom of the recessed cavity 2. Through the recessed cavity 2 and the claw 3, one end of the rearview mirror neck 1 can be connected to the rearview mirror mounting seat 7 on the windshield 6 of the vehicle. The other end of the rearview mirror neck 1 is connected to the rearview mirror lens, ensuring that the rearview mirror lens can function normally after the rearview mirror neck 1 is connected. During connection, the bent portion 5 of the claw 3 engages with the rearview mirror mounting seat 7 on the windshield 6, and the inner ring of the recessed cavity 2 engages with the positioning boss 8 of the rearview mirror mounting seat 7, reliably fixing their positions. The claw 3 ensures it will not easily detach, and the positioning boss positions the relative positions of the recessed cavity and the rearview mirror mounting seat 7, ensuring accurate installation after clamping.
[0036] The present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution to other situations without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A mounting structure for a car rearview mirror, characterized in that: The rearview mirror neck (1) has a recessed cavity (2) at one end. The bottom surface of the recessed cavity (2) is connected to a claw (3). The claw (3) includes a claw bottom surface (4) and multiple upward-extending claw bends (5). The claw bends (5) of the claw (3) are fitted onto the rearview mirror mounting seat (7) on the windshield (6) of the car. The inner ring of the recessed cavity (2) is fitted onto the positioning boss (8) of the rearview mirror mounting seat (7).
2. The automotive rearview mirror mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface (4) of the claw is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the cavity (2) by bolts (9).
3. The vehicle interior mirror mounting structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by: The multiple claw bends (5) of the claw (3) are arranged around the bottom surface (4) of the claw with gaps, and the inner side of the claw bend (5) has an outwardly protruding arc structure.
4. The automotive rearview mirror mounting structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the cavity (2) is provided with a positioning pin (10), and the bottom surface (4) of the claw (3) is provided with a positioning hole (11).
5. The automotive rearview mirror mounting structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: An interior rearview mirror lens (12) is provided at the other end of the rearview mirror neck (1).
6. The vehicle interior mirror mounting structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by: The claw (3) includes three claw bending parts (5), and the three adjacent claw bending parts (5) are arranged at a 120° angle.
7. The vehicle interior mirror mounting structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by: The lower edge of the rearview mirror mounting base (7) is provided with a protruding retaining edge (13), and three protruding retaining edges (13) are provided, arranged at a 120° angle.
8. The vehicle interior mirror mounting structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by: The cavity (2) is provided with a positioning part (14), and the rearview mirror mounting base (7) is provided with a positioning groove on the side.
9. The vehicle interior mirror mounting structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by: The bottom surface (4) and the bent part (5) of the claw (3) are an integral structure, and the claw (3) is a structure made of metal material.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Inner rearview mirror mounting frame
CN110356329A