Makeup mirrors and vehicles

Abstract

This application discloses a cosmetic mirror and a vehicle. The cosmetic mirror includes a mirror housing and a mirror cover, the mirror cover being rotatably connected to the mirror housing. The mirror housing has a recessed portion, and the mirror cover has a retaining post. When the mirror cover is rotated between a first open position and a second open position, the retaining post is embedded in the recessed portion. This cosmetic mirror can achieve stepless hovering function and has a simple structure, which helps to reduce costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a cosmetic mirror and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] To enhance the user experience, vanity mirrors are installed in the roof of the vehicle for the convenience of rear passengers. The rear seats here refer to those located behind the driver and front passenger seats; depending on the model, these can be second-row or third-row seats, etc.

[0003] A makeup mirror needs to be able to hover within a certain angle range after it is opened to meet the needs of different users. In related technologies, makeup mirrors generally achieve stepless hovering during mirror rotation through an internal metal spring combined with a damping structure. This solution is complex and costly. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a makeup mirror and a vehicle, which can achieve stepless hovering function and has a simple structure, which helps to reduce costs.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a cosmetic mirror, including a mirror shell and a mirror cover. The mirror cover is rotatably connected to the mirror shell. The mirror shell is provided with a groove, and the mirror cover is provided with a locking post. When the mirror cover is rotated between a first open position and a second open position, the locking post is embedded in the groove.

[0006] In one feasible solution, the locking pin and the groove are interference-fitted.

[0007] In one feasible solution, the first end of the retaining post is connected to the lens cover, and the second end of the retaining post includes a first column segment. The width of the first column segment gradually increases from the second end to the first end. The minimum width of the first column segment is less than the opening width of the groove. The width of the first column segment is the dimension of the first column segment in a first direction. The opening width of the groove is the distance between the two groove sidewalls of the groove in the first direction. The first direction is consistent with the direction of the rotation axis of the lens cover relative to the lens housing.

[0008] In one feasible solution, the second end of the locking post further includes a second column segment, which is connected to the first column segment. The second column segment is closer to the lens cover than the first column segment. The width of the second column segment gradually increases from the second end to the first end, and the width of the second column segment is the dimension of the second column segment in the first direction. When the locking post is embedded in the groove, the second column segment and the groove are in an interference fit.

[0009] In one feasible solution, the groove portion includes two groove wall portions, which are disposed on the side of the mirror housing facing away from the mirror cover. The two groove wall portions are arranged along a first direction, and at least one of the two groove wall portions has elastic deformation capability in the first direction. The first direction is consistent with the direction of the rotation axis of the mirror cover relative to the mirror housing.

[0010] In one feasible solution, the groove wall portion has a cavity.

[0011] In one feasible embodiment, the groove wall portion includes opposing first wall portions and second wall portions, with a cavity formed between the first wall portions and the second wall portions; the second wall portions of the two groove wall portions are arranged facing each other.

[0012] In one feasible solution, the groove wall portion further includes a connecting wall portion, one end of the first wall portion is connected to the mirror housing, the other end of the first wall portion is connected to one end of the second wall portion through the connecting wall portion, and the other end of the second wall portion is suspended.

[0013] In one feasible solution, the retaining post and the mirror cover are an integral structure; and / or, the groove portion and the mirror housing are an integral structure.

[0014] In one feasible solution, the mirror housing is provided with a clearance structure to avoid the locking post.

[0015] This application also provides a vehicle, including a roof and a makeup mirror installed on the roof, wherein the makeup mirror is any of the makeup mirrors described above.

[0016] The cosmetic mirror provided in this application embodiment can be applied to vehicles and installed on the vehicle's roof for passenger use. The cosmetic mirror has a recessed portion on its housing and a retaining post on a rotatable mirror cover. During rotation of the mirror cover between a first open position and a second open position, the retaining post is embedded in the recessed portion. Because of the engagement between the retaining post and the recessed portion, the rotation of the mirror cover requires manual force to overcome friction. After the applied force on the mirror cover disappears, the position of the mirror cover can be maintained due to the engagement between the retaining post and the recessed portion. This engagement between the retaining post and the recessed portion allows the mirror cover to achieve stepless hovering between the first and second open positions. The structure of the recessed portion and retaining post that achieves stepless hovering is simple and can reduce the cost of the cosmetic mirror. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a cosmetic mirror provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the open position of the mirror cover of a cosmetic mirror provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the mirror housing of a cosmetic mirror provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the mirror cover of a cosmetic mirror provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram showing the mirror cover of a cosmetic mirror in an open state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of the area where the groove and the locking post meet;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Sectional view along the AA direction.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] Makeup mirror 100

[0026] Mirror housing 110, mounting post 111, reinforcing rib 112;

[0027] Mirror cap 120;

[0028] Groove portion 130, groove wall portion 131, first wall portion 1311, second wall portion 1312, connecting wall portion 1313, cavity 1314;

[0029] Pivot 140, first segment 141, second segment 142, third segment 143;

[0030] The avoidance structure is 150, and the lens body is 160. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0032] The ordinal numbers used in this article, such as first and second, are used to distinguish different parts with the same name and do not indicate a specific order or primary / secondary relationship.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a cosmetic mirror provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the open position of the mirror cover of a cosmetic mirror provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the mirror housing of a cosmetic mirror provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 4This is a structural diagram of the mirror cover of a cosmetic mirror provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 The diagram illustrates two opening positions of the mirror cover 120, with the structure of the mirror cover 120 shown in each opening position. This is only for the purpose of understanding the opening and rotation path of the mirror cover 120 and does not imply that a makeup mirror 100 has two mirror covers 120.

[0034] This embodiment provides a makeup mirror 100, which includes a mirror housing 110 and a mirror cover 120, and the mirror cover 120 and the mirror housing 110 are rotatably connected.

[0035] In application, the lens housing 110 is typically fixed, and the lens body 160 is mounted on the lens cap 120, with the lens body 160 facing the lens housing 110. The lens cap 120 can switch between an open and closed position relative to the lens housing 110 for 1 second. When the lens cap 120 is in the open position, the lens body 160 is exposed, allowing the user to use it, for example, to adjust their appearance. When the lens cap 120 is in the closed position, it is stacked on top of the lens housing 110, with the lens body 160 located between the lens housing 110 and the lens cap 120, and is not visible from the outside.

[0036] The rotatable connection between the lens cover 120 and the lens housing 110 can be achieved via a pivot shaft. The extension direction of the rotation axis of the lens cover 120 is the extension direction of the pivot shaft. A locking structure is provided between the lens cover 120 and the lens housing 110. The locking structure can lock the lens cover 120 in the closed position for 1 second. When it is necessary to open the lens cover 120, the locking structure can be released by pressing, allowing the lens cover 120 to rotate relative to the lens housing 110. The locking structure and the related structure for unlocking by pressing can refer to existing mature technologies, and will not be described in detail here.

[0037] In this embodiment, the mirror housing 110 is provided with a recessed portion 130, which is an arc-shaped groove. The mirror cover 120 is provided with a retaining post 140. The recessed portion 130 and the retaining post 140 are configured such that when the mirror cover 120 is opened to a certain angle, the retaining post 140 can be inserted into the recessed portion 130.

[0038] refer to Figure 2 It is understood that when the lens cap 120 is in the closed position 1S, pressing the lens cap 120 can release the lock between the lens cap 120 and the lens housing 110. The process of rotating the lens cap 120 from the closed position 1S to the first open position 2S is undamped; that is, the lens cap 120 can rotate from the closed position 1S to the first open position 2S without obstruction. Figure 2 As shown, the lens housing 110 is located above the lens cover 120. After the lens cover 120 and the lens housing 110 are unlocked, the lens cover 120 can freely rotate from the closed position 1S to the first open position 2S due to gravity. Figure 2The arrow R in the diagram indicates the direction of rotation of the mirror cover 120 from the closed position 1S to the opening direction.

[0039] When the lens cover 120 rotates between the first open position 2S and the second open position 3S, the retaining post 140 of the lens cover 120 engages with the groove 130 of the lens housing 110. The aforementioned opening of the lens cover 120 to a certain angle can be understood as the lens cover 120 rotating to the first open position 2S. In practical applications, the rotation angle of the lens cover 120 from the closed position to the first open position 2S can be set as needed and is not limited here.

[0040] With the above settings, during the rotation of the mirror cover 120 between the first open position 2S and the second open position 3S, the locking post 140 is embedded in the groove 130. Because of the fitting of the locking post 140 and the groove 130, the rotation of the mirror cover 120 requires manual force to overcome friction. After the external force applied to the mirror cover 120 disappears, the position of the mirror cover 120 can be maintained because of the fitting of the locking post 140 and the groove 130. In this way, the fitting of the locking post 140 and the groove 130 can enable the mirror cover 120 to achieve stepless hovering between the first open position 2S and the second open position 3S. The structure of the groove 130 and the locking post 140 that achieve stepless hovering is simple and can reduce the cost of the makeup mirror 100.

[0041] The first opening position 2S refers to the limit position at which the lens cover 120 can be freely opened after the locking between the lens cover 120 and the lens housing 110 is released; the limit position at which the lens cover 120 can be opened without resistance from the closed position 1S is the first opening position 2S.

[0042] The second opening position 3S is the limit position of the mirror cover 120 when it continues to rotate in the opening direction from the first opening position 2S. When the mirror cover 120 rotates between the first opening position 2S and the second opening position 3S, the mirror cover 120 can achieve stepless hovering under the fitting and assembly action of the locking post 140 and the groove 130. That is, the area between the first opening position 2S and the second opening position 3S is the area where the mirror cover 120 can hover steplessly.

[0043] In practical applications, the rotation angle range of the lens cover 120 between the first open position 2S and the second open position 3S can be set as needed, and is not limited here.

[0044] When the lens cover 120 rotates, the retaining post 140 provided on the lens cover 120 rotates accordingly. The rotation trajectory of the retaining post 140 is an arc. Correspondingly, the groove 130 that cooperates with the retaining post 140 is also an arc-shaped groove. The groove 130 is located on the rotation trajectory of the retaining post 140.

[0045] In some implementations, the locking post 140 is interference-fitted with the recessed portion 130. That is, when the lens cover 120 rotates between the first open position 2S and the second open position 3S, the locking post 140 is embedded in the recessed portion 130 and the locking post 140 and the recessed portion 130 are interference-fitted. In this way, during the rotation of the lens cover 120 between the first open position 2S and the second open position 3S, the locking post 140 is embedded in the recessed portion 130 and is interference-fitted with the recessed portion 130. The rotation of the lens cover 120 requires manual force to overcome the damping generated by the interference fit between the locking post 140 and the recessed portion 130. After the external force applied to the lens cover 120 disappears, the position of the lens cover 120 can be held more reliably by the interference fit between the locking post 140 and the recessed portion 130. The interference fit between the locking post 140 and the recessed portion 130 can more reliably achieve stepless hovering of the lens cover 120 between the first open position 2S and the second open position 3S.

[0046] Please refer to this as well. Figures 5 to 7 , Figure 5 This is a structural diagram showing the mirror cover of a cosmetic mirror in an open state, as provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of the area where the groove and the locking post meet. Figure 7 for Figure 6 Sectional view along the AA direction.

[0047] In this embodiment, the first end of the retaining post 140 is connected to the mirror cover 120, and the second end of the retaining post 140 can be engaged into the groove 130. Figure 7 As shown, the second end of the retaining post 140 includes a first post segment 141. The width of the first post segment 141 gradually increases from the second end to the first end, and the minimum width of the first post segment 141 is smaller than the opening width of the recess 130. The width of the first post segment 141 is its dimension in the first direction D1, and the opening width of the recess 130 is the distance between the two sidewalls of the recess 130 in the first direction D1. The first direction D1 is consistent with the direction of the rotation axis of the lens cover 120 relative to the lens housing 110.

[0048] exist Figure 7 In the indicated orientation, the first end of the locking post 140 is the lower end of the locking post 140, and the second end of the locking post 140 is the upper end of the locking post 140.

[0049] With this configuration, during the process of the locking post 140 being inserted into the groove 130, the first segment 141 of the locking post 140 is inserted into the groove 130 first. Through the aforementioned design of the width variation of the first segment 141, the locking post 140 can be more easily embedded into the groove 130, improving the ease of operation.

[0050] The outer periphery of part of the first column segment 141 can have a conical surface structure.

[0051] In some implementations, the second end of the retaining post 140 further includes a second post segment 142 connected to the first post segment 141. The second post segment 142 is connected to the first post segment 141 and is closer to the lens cover 120 relative to the first post segment 141. The width of the second post segment 142 gradually increases from the second end to the first end. The width of the second post segment 142 is the dimension of the second post segment 142 in the first direction D1. When the retaining post 140 is embedded in the groove portion 130, the second post segment 142 and the groove portion 130 are interference-fitted.

[0052] Thus, by utilizing the interference fit between the second column segment 142 and the groove portion 130, and due to the aforementioned design change in the width of the second column segment 142, the contact area between the second column segment 142 and the groove portion 130 can be reduced. While achieving stepless hovering of the lens cover 120, a smaller force can be used to rotate the lens cover 120 relative to the lens housing 110, making it convenient for users to operate.

[0053] In the illustrated example, the variation in width of the second column segment 142 is less than the variation in width of the first column segment 141. In other embodiments, the variation in width of the second column segment 142 may be greater than or equal to the variation in width of the first column segment 141.

[0054] The outer periphery of part of the second column segment 142 can also have a conical surface structure.

[0055] The locking post 140 may further include a third post segment 143, which is connected to the second post segment 142. The second post segment 142 is located between the first post segment 141 and the third post segment 143. The width of the third post segment 143 in the first direction D1 can be consistently set. The locking post 140 is connected to the lens cover 120 through the third post segment 143. This improves the structural strength of the locking post 140 and ensures the reliability of the fit between the locking post 140 and the recess 130.

[0056] In some implementations, the retaining post 140 and the mirror cover 120 can be an integral structure. This ensures the relative position and structural strength of the retaining post 140 and the mirror cover 120, and simplifies the assembly of the makeup mirror 100, thus reducing costs.

[0057] For example, the retaining post 140 and the mirror cover 120 can be integrally formed by injection molding.

[0058] In this embodiment, the groove portion 130 includes two groove wall portions 131, which are disposed on the side of the mirror housing 110 facing away from the mirror cover 120. The two groove wall portions 131 are arranged along a first direction D1, and at least one of the two groove wall portions 131 has elastic deformation capability in the first direction D1. With this configuration, the groove wall portion 131 of the groove portion 130 can ensure that the retaining post 140 can be engaged in the groove portion 130 through elastic deformation in the first direction D1. The elastic deformation of the groove wall portion 131 can also ensure an interference fit between the retaining post 140 and the groove portion 130, avoiding the situation where the retaining post 130 cannot be embedded in the groove portion 130 due to machining errors of the retaining post 140 or the groove portion 130, or assembly errors of the mirror housing 110 and the mirror cover 120.

[0059] In application, both groove walls 131 of the groove portion 130 have deformability in the first direction D1 to ensure that the locking post 140 can be embedded in the groove portion 130.

[0060] The groove wall 131 of the groove portion 130 may be provided with a cavity 1314, which enables the groove portion 130 to have elastic deformation capability in the first direction D1. This method is convenient to process and simple to implement.

[0061] In one implementation, the groove wall portion 131 includes a first wall portion 1311 and a second wall portion 1312 facing each other, a cavity 1314 is formed between the first wall portion 1311 and the second wall portion 1312, and the second wall portions 1312 of the two groove wall portions 131 are arranged facing each other.

[0062] In this design, the retaining post 140 embedded in the recess 130 mates with the wall surface of the second wall portion 1312. The opening width of the recess 130 is the distance between the opposing walls of the two second wall portions 1312 in the first direction D1.

[0063] Thus, the groove wall 131 has a double-wall structure. If the locking post 140 encounters the second wall 1312 during the locking process, the second wall 1312 can be pushed towards the first wall 1311 to facilitate the locking post 140's insertion. After the locking post 140 is inserted into the groove 130, the second wall 1312 can be reset to ensure an interference fit with the locking post 140.

[0064] The groove wall portion 131 may further include a connecting wall portion 1313. One end of the first wall portion 1311 is connected to the mirror housing 110, and the other end of the first wall portion 1311 is connected to one end of the second wall portion 1312 through the connecting wall portion 1313. The other end of the second wall portion 1312 is suspended. This arrangement facilitates the deformation of the second wall portion 1312 and also ensures the structural strength of the groove wall portion 131.

[0065] In some implementations, the recess 130 and the mirror housing 110 are integrally formed. This ensures the relative position and structural strength of the recess 130 and the mirror housing 110, simplifies the assembly of the cosmetic mirror 100, and helps reduce costs.

[0066] For example, the recess 130 and the mirror housing 110 can be integrally formed by injection molding.

[0067] In some implementations, the lens housing 110 is provided with a clearance structure 150 to avoid the locking post 140. During the rotation of the lens cover 120 from the closed position 1S to the opening direction, the locking post 140 of the lens cover 120 first passes through the clearance structure 150 and then engages with the recess 130. The clearance structure 150 prevents the locking post 140 from interfering with the lens housing 110 during the rotation of the lens cover 120, ensuring smooth opening of the lens cover 120 and effective engagement between the locking post 140 and the recess 130.

[0068] The clearance structure 150 can be a recess formed by the recess from the mirror housing 110 toward the direction away from the mirror cover 120, and the locking post 140 can rotate smoothly within the range of this recess.

[0069] In some embodiments, the mirror housing 110 of the makeup mirror 100 has a mounting post 111 on the side facing away from the mirror cover 120 to facilitate the mounting of the mirror housing 110 to other components. The mounting post 111 may have a threaded hole.

[0070] In application, several reinforcing ribs 112 can also be provided on the outer periphery of the mounting column 111 to improve the structural strength of the mounting column 111.

[0071] In the illustrated example, the mirror housing 110 is roughly rectangular in shape, with mounting posts 111 at each of the four corners, and four reinforcing ribs 112 on the outer periphery of each mounting post 111. In other implementation examples, the shape of the mirror housing 110 and the mirror cover 120 can be set as needed, and the number, arrangement, and number of reinforcing ribs 112 on the mirror housing 110 can also be set as needed.

[0072] This application also provides a vehicle, which includes a roof and a cosmetic mirror 100 mounted on the roof. The cosmetic mirror 100 is the same as the cosmetic mirror 100 described in the foregoing embodiments. This vehicle has similar technical effects to the aforementioned cosmetic mirror 100, which will not be repeated here.

[0073] For example, the vanity mirror 100 can be installed in the corresponding position of the rear seat of the driver's seat or the front passenger seat to facilitate the use of the rear passengers.

[0074] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to this application without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A cosmetic mirror, characterized by The system includes a mirror housing (110) and a mirror cover (120), the mirror cover (120) being rotatably connected to the mirror housing (110), the mirror housing (110) having a recessed portion (130), and the mirror cover (120) having a retaining post (140); when the mirror cover (120) is rotated between a first open position (2S) and a second open position (3S), the retaining post (140) is embedded in the recessed portion (130).

2. The cosmetic mirror of claim 1, wherein The locking pin (140) is interference-fitted with the groove (130).

3. The makeup mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end of the locking post (140) is connected to the lens cover (120). The second end of the locking post (140) includes a first column segment (141). The width of the first column segment (141) gradually increases from the second end to the first end. The minimum width of the first column segment (141) is less than the opening width of the groove (130). The width of the first column segment (141) is the dimension of the first column segment (141) in the first direction (D1). The opening width of the groove (130) is the distance between the two groove sidewalls of the groove (130) in the first direction (D1). The first direction (D1) is consistent with the direction of the rotation axis of the lens cover (120) relative to the lens shell (110).

4. The makeup mirror according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second end of the locking post (140) further includes a second post segment (142), which is connected to the first post segment (141). The second post segment (142) is closer to the lens cover (120) than the first post segment (141). The width of the second post segment (142) gradually increases from the second end to the first end. The width of the second post segment (142) is the size of the second post segment (142) in the first direction (D1). When the locking post (140) is embedded in the groove (130), the second post segment (142) and the groove (130) are in an interference fit.

5. The makeup mirror according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The groove portion (130) includes two groove wall portions (131), which are disposed on the side of the mirror housing (110) facing away from the mirror cover (120). The two groove wall portions (131) are arranged along a first direction (D1), and at least one of the two groove wall portions (131) has elastic deformation capability in the first direction (D1). The first direction (D1) is consistent with the direction of the rotation axis of the mirror cover (120) relative to the mirror housing (110).

6. The makeup mirror according to claim 5, characterized in that, The groove wall portion (131) has a cavity (1314).

7. The makeup mirror according to claim 6, characterized in that, The groove wall portion (131) includes a first wall portion (1311) and a second wall portion (1312) facing each other, and the cavity (1314) is formed between the first wall portion (1311) and the second wall portion (1312); the second wall portions (1312) of the two groove wall portions (131) are arranged facing each other.

8. The makeup mirror according to claim 7, characterized in that, The groove wall portion (131) further includes a connecting wall portion (1313), one end of the first wall portion (1311) is connected to the mirror housing (110), the other end of the first wall portion (1311) is connected to one end of the second wall portion (1312) through the connecting wall portion (1313), and the other end of the second wall portion (1312) is suspended.

9. The makeup mirror according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The locking post (140) and the mirror cover (120) are an integral structure; and / or, the groove (130) and the mirror housing (110) are an integral structure.

10. The makeup mirror according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The mirror housing (110) is provided with a clearance structure (150) to avoid the locking post (140).

11. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes a canopy and a makeup mirror (100) mounted on the canopy, wherein the makeup mirror (100) is the makeup mirror according to any one of claims 1-10.

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