Rearview mirror employing a folding pad
By optimizing the structure of the rearview mirror using a folding pad, the soft rubber is press-fitted into the mirror housing and makes spherical contact, solving the problem of short lifespan of felt sealing materials and achieving a wind-free and wear-resistant sealing effect under any rotational state.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI GANXIANG AUTOMOBILE MIRROR IND
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a rearview mirror, specifically a rearview mirror with a folding pad that, through structural optimization, maintains a sealed state between the folding pad and the mirror housing in any rotational state, thus avoiding wind whistling noise. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, felt is used at the folding points to prevent whistling noise, but this felt has a short lifespan and wears out after repeated folding, thus losing its sealing function. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, the main objective of this invention is to provide a rearview mirror with a folding pad that, through structural optimization, maintains a sealed state between the folding pad and the mirror housing under any rotational state, thus preventing wind whistling noise.
[0004] This utility model solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution: a rearview mirror with a folding pad, the rearview mirror with a folding pad comprising: a lens sub-assembly and a temple sub-assembly, the lens sub-assembly and the temple sub-assembly being detachably connected together by a folding pad; the folding pad is detachably fixed to the cover of the temple sub-assembly, the folding pad comprising soft rubber and hard rubber, the soft rubber and hard rubber being integrally formed by injection molding, the soft rubber being installed together with the lens housing in the lens sub-assembly by an interference fit, and the contact surface between the soft rubber and the lens housing in the lens sub-assembly being spherical.
[0005] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the hard adhesive is made of PP material, and the soft adhesive is made of TPE material.
[0006] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the lens assembly includes: a tray assembly, an integrated folding device, and a lens housing; one side of the double-sided adhesive is attached to the lens, and the other side of the double-sided adhesive is attached to the tray, the tray, the double-sided adhesive, and the lens together form the tray assembly; the integrated folding device is placed on the lens housing, the mounting hole on the integrated folding device is aligned with the mounting post on the lens housing, the integrated folding device is fixed on the lens housing, and the decorative cover is put on to complete the assembly of the lens assembly.
[0007] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the integrated folding device is fixed to the mirror housing with screws.
[0008] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the decorative cover is fastened to the mirror housing with screws.
[0009] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the temple assembly includes: a support, a protective cover, and an upper support pad. The support is installed onto the protective cover with screws, a folding pad is placed on top, and the support pad is installed to form the temple assembly.
[0010] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the lens assembly is fixed to the temple assembly with screws, and the lower cover of the protective cover is put on to complete the assembly of the entire rearview mirror.
[0011] The significant advantages of this invention are as follows: The rearview mirror with a folding pad provides a detachable connection between the lens assembly and the temple assembly. The folding pad is a two-color injection molded part, with an interference fit between the soft pad and the mirror housing, sealing the airflow and preventing whistling noise at the folding surface. The folding pad and mirror housing have a spherical fit, maintaining a close fit even when the lens rotates up, down, left, and right, ensuring a sealed state at all points. The wear-resistant soft rubber material ensures a long service life. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model (after assembly).
[0013] Figure 2 for Figure 1 AA view.
[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B.
[0015] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the lens sub-assembly in this utility model.
[0016] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the lens mount sub-assembly in this utility model.
[0017] The following are the names corresponding to the reference numerals in this utility model:
[0018] Lens assembly 100, lens temple assembly 200, decorative cover 1, lens housing 2, integrated folding mechanism 3, support plate 4, double-sided adhesive 5, lens element 6, first screw 7, second screw 8, folding pad 9, upper cover of protective cover 10, support 11, upper support pad 12, lower cover of protective cover 13, third screw 14, fourth screw 15, soft rubber 901, hard rubber 902. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The preferred embodiments of this utility model are given below with reference to the accompanying drawings to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model in detail.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model (after assembly). Figure 2 for Figure 1 AA view, Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B, Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the lens sub-assembly in this utility model. Figure 5This is an exploded view of the temple assembly of this utility model. As shown in the figure above: This utility model provides a rearview mirror with a folding pad, which includes a lens assembly 100 and a temple assembly 200. The lens assembly 100 and the temple assembly 200 are detachably connected together by a folding pad 9. The folding pad 9 is detachably fixed to the cover of the temple assembly. The folding pad 9 includes soft rubber 901 and hard rubber 902, which are integrally formed by injection molding. The soft rubber 901 is installed with the lens housing in the lens assembly by an interference fit, and the contact surface between the soft rubber 901 and the lens housing in the lens assembly is spherical.
[0021] The rigid adhesive of this invention is made of PP material, and the soft adhesive is made of TPE material. In the specific implementation process, other materials that meet the requirements can also be used.
[0022] The lens assembly of this utility model includes: a tray assembly, an integrated folding device 3, and a lens housing; one side of the double-sided adhesive 5 is attached to the lens 6, and the other side of the double-sided adhesive 5 is attached to the tray 4, the tray, the double-sided adhesive, and the lens together form the tray assembly; the integrated folding device 3 is placed on the lens housing 2, the mounting hole on the integrated folding device 3 is aligned with the mounting post on the lens housing 2, the integrated folding device 3 is fixed on the lens housing 2, and the decorative cover 1 is put on to complete the assembly of the lens assembly.
[0023] In this invention, the integrated folding device 3 is fixed to the mirror housing 2 by the second screw 8, and the decorative cover 1 is fastened to the mirror housing 2 by the first screw 7.
[0024] In the specific implementation of this utility model, the temple assembly includes: a support 11, a protective cover 10, and an upper support pad 12. The support 11 is installed on the protective cover 10 using a fourth screw 15, the folding pad 9 is placed on top, and the support pad 12 is installed to form the temple assembly.
[0025] In the specific implementation of this utility model, the lens assembly is fixed to the temple assembly with the third screw 14, and the lower cover 13 is put on to complete the assembly of the entire rearview mirror.
[0026] The folding pad of this invention is a two-color injection molded part. Its soft surface and lens housing are interference-fitted, sealing the airflow and preventing whistling noise at the folding surface. The folding pad and lens housing have a spherical fit, maintaining a close fit even when the lens rotates up, down, left, and right, ensuring a sealed state at all points. The wear-resistant soft rubber material ensures a long service life.
[0027] This invention optimizes the structure to ensure that the folding pad and the mirror housing remain sealed in any rotational state, thus preventing the generation of wind whistling noise.
[0028] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A rearview mirror employing a folding pad, characterized in that: The rearview mirror with a folding pad includes a lens sub-assembly and a temple sub-assembly, which are detachably connected together by the folding pad. The folding pad is detachably fixed to the cover of the temple sub-assembly. The folding pad includes soft rubber and hard rubber, which are integrally formed by injection molding. The soft rubber is installed with the lens housing in the lens sub-assembly by an interference fit, and the contact surface between the soft rubber and the lens housing in the lens sub-assembly is spherical.
2. The rearview mirror with a folding pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rigid adhesive is made of PP material, and the soft adhesive is made of TPE material.
3. The rearview mirror with a folding pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lens assembly includes: a tray assembly, an integrated folding mechanism, and a lens housing. Apply one side of the double-sided tape to the lens and the other side to the tray. The tray, double-sided tape, and lens together form the tray assembly. Place the integrated folding mechanism onto the lens housing, align the mounting holes on the integrated folding mechanism with the mounting posts on the lens housing, secure the integrated folding mechanism to the lens housing, and then cover it with the decorative cover to complete the lens assembly assembly.
4. The rearview mirror with a folding pad according to claim 3, characterized in that: Secure the integrated folding mechanism to the lens housing with screws.
5. The rearview mirror with a folding pad according to claim 3, characterized in that: The decorative cover is secured to the mirror housing with screws.
6. The rearview mirror with a folding pad according to claim 3, characterized in that: The temple assembly includes: a support, a protective cover, and an upper support pad. The support is installed onto the protective cover with screws, the folding pad is placed on top, and the support pad is installed to form the temple assembly.
7. The rearview mirror with a folding pad according to claim 6, characterized in that: Secure the lens assembly to the temple assembly with screws, then put on the lower cover to complete the assembly of the rearview mirror.