Installation structure convenient to install and used for automobile steering lamp
The snap-fit structure of the adapter frame and the mounting frame solves the problem of inconvenient turn signal replacement, enabling convenient installation and removal, and ensuring the sealing of the rearview mirror.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU PULUOSI AUTOMOBILE IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
In the current technology, replacing a car's turn signal requires operating from inside the rearview mirror housing, which is inconvenient and inefficient.
The device employs a snap-fit structure with an adapter frame and a mounting frame. Through the cooperation of the snap-fit strip, snap-fit feet, and spring plates, the turn signal can be easily installed and removed. It is equipped with a snap-fit structure that snaps onto the outside of the rearview mirror and into the mounting groove of the rearview mirror housing. The snap-fit feet move within the movable slot to prevent loosening, and a sealing ring and sealing gasket ensure a tight seal.
It enables convenient installation and removal of turn signals, improving efficiency while ensuring the sealing of the rearview mirror.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive lighting installation technology, specifically to an easy-to-install automotive turn signal mounting structure. Background Technology
[0002] Turn signals are important indicator lights that are turned on when a motor vehicle turns to alert vehicles and pedestrians in front, behind, left, and right. Turn signal tubes use xenon lamps and are controlled by a single-chip microcomputer circuit. They work continuously by flashing left and right alternately. Turn signals use a flasher to achieve the flashing of the light. They can be mainly divided into three types: damping type, capacitor type, and electronic type.
[0003] Chinese patent publication number "CN202123981U" discloses "A Side Turn Signal Mounting Structure for an Automobile Exterior Rearview Mirror," which includes an exterior rearview mirror and a side turn signal. In the improved version, the front end of the side turn signal is snapped into the exterior rearview mirror, and the rear end of the side turn signal is plugged into the exterior rearview mirror. This utility model improves the screw-fixed side turn signal method to a front-end snap-fit and rear-end plug-in fixing structure. The improved and optimized mounting structure allows for side turn signal replacement without disassembling any part of the rearview mirror. Both disassembly and installation of the side turn signal are very convenient and quick, and the installation is reliable, with easily guaranteed installation quality.
[0004] This patent uses a front-end snap-fit and rear-end plug-in fixing structure to install the turn signal. However, in reality, after the turn signal is installed, the rearview mirror is installed on the back side of the rearview mirror. When replacing the turn signal, it is still necessary to disassemble the rearview mirror to replace it. The replacement still needs to be done from inside the rearview mirror housing, which is not convenient and has low efficiency. Therefore, we propose an easy-to-install automotive turn signal mounting structure. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an easy-to-install automotive turn signal mounting structure to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that replacement still requires operation from inside the rearview mirror housing, which is not convenient and inefficient.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a convenient installation structure for automotive turn signals, comprising a rearview mirror housing, an adapter frame, and a mounting frame. The adapter frame is snapped onto the outer side of the rearview mirror housing, and the mounting frame is snapped onto the inner side of the adapter frame. An installation groove is formed on the outer side of the rearview mirror housing. A connecting frame is fixedly connected to the bottom circumference of the adapter frame, and the connecting frame is located inside the mounting groove. A retaining strip is fixedly connected to the lower side of the outer side wall of the connecting frame, and the retaining strip engages with the inner side wall of the rearview mirror housing. A mating groove is formed on the left and right sides of the front and rear side walls of the inner cavity of the adapter frame. A movable retaining groove is formed on the left and right sides of the front and rear side walls of the inner cavity of the adapter frame, and the movable retaining groove communicates with the mating groove. A retaining foot is fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the mounting frame, and the retaining foot engages with the inner cavity of the movable retaining groove.
[0007] Preferably, an annular groove is formed around the bottom of the adapter frame and on the outer side of the connecting frame, and a sealing ring is placed in the inner cavity of the annular groove.
[0008] Preferably, a spring sheet is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the movable card slot, and mounting holes are opened on the left and right sides of the bottom of the inner cavity of the movable card slot, with compression springs fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the mounting holes.
[0009] Preferably, a pressure plate is fixedly connected between the ends of the compression spring, and a first anti-slip pad is adhered to the top of the pressure plate, the top of the first anti-slip pad having anti-slip texture.
[0010] Preferably, the combined shape of the docking groove and the movable slot is L-shaped, the shape of the locking foot is L-shaped, and a second anti-slip pad is adhered to the bottom of the locking foot, with anti-slip texture on the bottom of the second anti-slip pad.
[0011] Preferably, a sealing gasket is adhered to the bottom circumference of the mounting frame, a limit baffle is fixedly connected to the bottom left side of the mounting frame, a turn signal body is snapped into the inside of the mounting frame, and a protruding strip is provided on the top of the turn signal body.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] This easy-to-install automotive turn signal mounting structure features an adapter frame that snaps into a mounting groove on the rearview mirror housing via a locking strip on the connecting frame. The turn signal body is then snapped onto the mounting frame. By aligning the locking feet with the mating groove and pressing them downwards, the second anti-slip pad on the locking feet contacts the first anti-slip pad on the pressure plate. Pushing the mounting frame to the left causes the locking feet to move within the movable slot, engaging with it. A compression spring and spring sheet apply reverse pressure to prevent the locking feet from loosening. The turn signal body can be replaced from the outside of the rearview mirror housing, making turn signal installation and removal more convenient and efficient.
[0014] This easy-to-install automotive turn signal mounting structure features an annular groove at the bottom of the adapter frame, with a sealing ring inside the groove to seal the rearview mirror housing and the adapter frame. Additionally, a sealing gasket is adhered around the bottom of the mounting frame to further seal the connection between the mounting frame and the adapter frame. This double-layer sealing structure provides waterproofing, allowing for easy installation and removal of the turn signal while ensuring the rearview mirror's airtightness. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an easy-to-install automotive turn signal mounting structure proposed in this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of a convenient installation structure for automotive turn signals proposed in this utility model.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the adapter frame structure for an easy-to-install automotive turn signal mounting structure proposed in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 4 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of an adapter frame structure for an easy-to-install automotive turn signal mounting structure.
[0019] Figure 5 This utility model presents a schematic diagram of a mounting frame structure for an easy-to-install automotive turn signal mounting structure.
[0020] In the diagram: 100, rearview mirror housing; 110, mounting groove; 200, adapter frame; 201, annular groove; 202, sealing ring; 210, connecting frame; 211, retaining strip; 220, mating groove; 221, moving retaining groove; 222, spring plate; 230, mounting hole; 231, compression spring; 240, pressure plate; 241, first anti-slip pad; 300, mounting frame; 301, sealing gasket; 302, limit baffle; 310, retaining foot; 311, second anti-slip pad; 320, turn signal body; 321, raised strip. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0024] Example: Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides an easy-to-install automotive turn signal mounting structure, which makes the installation and removal of turn signals more convenient and efficient. It also ensures the sealing of the rearview mirror while making the turn signal easy to install and remove. The structure includes a rearview mirror housing 100, an adapter frame 200, and a mounting frame 300.
[0025] Please refer to it again. Figure 1-5The adapter frame 200 is snapped onto the outside of the rearview mirror housing 100, and the mounting frame 300 is snapped onto the inside of the adapter frame 200. An mounting groove 110 is provided on the outside of the rearview mirror housing 100. A connecting frame 210 is fixedly connected around the bottom of the adapter frame 200, and the connecting frame 210 is located inside the mounting groove 110. A retaining strip 211 is fixedly connected around the lower side of the outer wall of the connecting frame 210, and the retaining strip 211 engages with the inner wall of the rearview mirror housing 100. A mating groove 220 is provided on the left and right sides of the front and rear side walls of the inner cavity of the adapter frame 200. A movable retaining groove 221 is provided on the left and right sides of the front and rear side walls of the inner cavity of the adapter frame 200, and the movable retaining groove 221 communicates with the mating groove 220. A spring sheet 222 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the movable retaining groove 221. A mounting hole 230 is provided on the side. A compression spring 231 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the mounting hole 230. A pressure plate 240 is fixedly connected between the ends of the compression spring 231. A first anti-slip pad 241 is bonded to the top of the pressure plate 240. The top of the first anti-slip pad 241 has anti-slip texture. The combined shape of the docking groove 220 and the movable slot 221 is L-shaped. The shape of the locking foot 310 is L-shaped. A second anti-slip pad 311 is bonded to the bottom of the locking foot 310. The bottom of the second anti-slip pad 311 has anti-slip texture. A sealing gasket 301 is bonded around the bottom of the mounting frame 300. A limit baffle 302 is fixedly connected to the bottom left side of the mounting frame 300. Locking feet 310 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the mounting frame 300. The locking feet 310 are locked into the inner cavity of the movable slot 221.
[0026] Specifically, the adapter frame 200 is snapped into the mounting groove 110 on the rearview mirror housing 100 via the clip 211 on the connecting frame 210. The turn signal body 320 is snapped into the mounting frame 300. The mounting frame 300 is pressed down by aligning the clip 310 with the mating groove 220. The second anti-slip pad 311 on the clip 310 contacts the first anti-slip pad 241 on the pressure plate 240. Then, the mounting frame 300 is pushed to the left, causing the clip 310 to move within the movable slot 221, thus engaging with the movable slot 221. The clip 310 is prevented from loosening by applying reverse pressure through the compression spring 231 and the spring sheet 222. The turn signal body 320 can be replaced from the outside of the rearview mirror housing 100.
[0027] In summary, this makes the installation and removal of turn signals more convenient and improves the efficiency of installation and removal.
[0028] Please refer to it again. Figure 1-5An annular groove 201 is formed around the bottom of the adapter frame 200 and outside the connecting frame 210. A sealing ring 202 is placed inside the annular groove 201. The turn signal body 320 is snapped into the inside of the mounting frame 300. A protrusion 321 is provided on the top of the turn signal body 320. The annular groove 201 at the bottom of the adapter frame 200 and the sealing ring 202 inside the annular groove 201 seal the rearview mirror housing 100 and the adapter frame 200. At the same time, a sealing gasket 301 is glued around the bottom of the mounting frame 300 to seal the mounting frame 300 and the adapter frame 200. The double-layer sealing structure provides a waterproof seal.
[0029] In summary, this design allows for easy installation and removal of turn signals while also ensuring the sealing of the rearview mirrors.
[0030] In practical use, when installing turn signals on a car rearview mirror, the adapter frame 200 is snapped into the mounting groove 110 on the rearview mirror housing 100 via the clip 211 on the connecting frame 210. The adapter frame 200 has an annular groove 201 at its bottom, and a sealing ring 202 is provided inside the annular groove 201 to seal the rearview mirror housing 100 and the adapter frame 200. After the turn signal body 320 is snapped onto the mounting frame 300, and the turn signal body 320 is connected to the wiring harness, the mounting frame 300 is pressed down by aligning the clip 310 with the mating groove 220. The second anti-slip pad 311 on the clip 310 and the pressure plate 240... When the first anti-slip pad 241 contacts, push the mounting frame 300 to the left to move the locking foot 310 within the movable slot 221, so that the locking foot 310 engages with the movable slot 221. The compression spring 231 and spring plate 222 apply pressure in the opposite direction to prevent the locking foot 310 from loosening. A sealing gasket 301 is glued around the bottom of the mounting frame 300 to seal between the mounting frame 300 and the adapter frame 200. When the turn signal body 320 needs to be disassembled, press and push the turn signal body 320 in the opposite direction of the installation direction to unlock the locking foot 310 from the movable slot 221, and then disassemble and replace the turn signal body 320.
[0031] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A mounting structure for a vehicle winker which is easy to mount, characterized by: The rearview mirror housing includes a rearview mirror housing (100), an adapter frame (200), and a mounting frame (300). The adapter frame (200) is snapped onto the outside of the rearview mirror housing (100), and the mounting frame (300) is snapped onto the inside of the adapter frame (200). A mounting groove (110) is formed on the outside of the rearview mirror housing (100). A connecting frame (210) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the adapter frame (200). The connecting frame (210) is located inside the mounting groove (110), and the lower side of the outer wall of the connecting frame (210) is fixed. A locking strip (211) is connected to the inner wall of the rearview mirror housing (100). The front and rear side walls of the inner cavity of the adapter frame (200) have mating grooves (220) on both sides. The front and rear side walls of the inner cavity of the adapter frame (200) have movable locking grooves (221) on both sides. The movable locking grooves (221) are connected to the mating grooves (220). The bottom four corners of the mounting frame (300) are fixedly connected with locking feet (310), and the locking feet (310) are engaged in the inner cavity of the movable locking grooves (221).
2. The mounting structure for a vehicle turn signal according to claim 1, characterized by: An annular groove (201) is provided around the bottom of the adapter frame (200) and on the outside of the connecting frame (210), and a sealing ring (202) is placed in the inner cavity of the annular groove (201).
3. The mounting structure for a vehicle turn signal according to claim 1, characterized by: A spring sheet (222) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the movable slot (221). Mounting holes (230) are opened on the left and right sides of the bottom of the inner cavity of the movable slot (221). A compression spring (231) is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the mounting hole (230).
4. The mounting structure for a vehicle turn signal according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pressure plate (240) is fixedly connected between the ends of the compression spring (231). A first anti-slip pad (241) is adhered to the top of the pressure plate (240), and the top of the first anti-slip pad (241) has anti-slip texture.
5. The mounting structure for a vehicle turn signal according to claim 1, characterized by: The combined shape of the docking groove (220) and the movable slot (221) is L-shaped, the shape of the locking foot (310) is L-shaped, and a second anti-slip pad (311) is attached to the bottom of the locking foot (310). The bottom of the second anti-slip pad (311) has anti-slip texture.
6. The mounting structure for a vehicle turn signal according to claim 1, characterized by: A sealing gasket (301) is glued around the bottom of the mounting frame (300), a limit baffle (302) is fixedly connected to the bottom left side of the mounting frame (300), a turn signal body (320) is snapped into the inside of the mounting frame (300), and a protrusion (321) is provided on the top of the turn signal body (320).