Rearview mirror and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a rear -view mirror and vehicle belong to vehicle technical field, and the rear -view mirror includes: first main body, have first mirror surface on first main body, and first main body is used for being connected with the car body, second main body, have second mirror surface on second main body, and second main body swing joint is in first main body, to adjust the included angle between second mirror surface and first mirror surface, the rear -view mirror and vehicle provided by the utility model can solve the problem that the rear -view mirror has big visual field blind area under some scenes in prior art, makes the safety of vehicle and personnel lower.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, specifically to a rearview mirror and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The rearview mirrors on a vehicle are mainly used to observe the traffic conditions behind the vehicle, so that the driver can control the vehicle more safely and reduce the probability of traffic accidents.

[0003] In related technologies, rearview mirrors are installed on both sides of the vehicle body, that is, rearview mirrors are installed on both the left and right sides of the vehicle body, so as to observe the situation behind the corresponding area through the rearview mirrors.

[0004] However, when reversing or in other situations, drivers often frequently check the rearview mirror to see what's behind them, but there are still large blind spots in the rearview mirror, which makes the safety of the vehicle and its occupants lower. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that in some scenarios, rearview mirrors have large blind spots, resulting in low safety for vehicles and people.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A rearview mirror, comprising:

[0008] A first main body, having a first mirror surface, is used to connect to the vehicle body;

[0009] The second body has a second mirror surface and is movably connected to the first body to adjust the angle between the second mirror surface and the first mirror surface.

[0010] In one possible implementation, a pivot is provided on the first body or the second body, and the second body is rotatably connected to the first body via the pivot.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the first body has a first extension extending toward the second body, and the second body has a second extension extending toward the first body;

[0012] One end of the rotating shaft is connected to the second extension, and the other end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the first extension.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the rotating shaft is provided with a ball head, the first body is provided with a connecting groove, and the ball head is engaged with the connecting groove.

[0014] In one possible implementation, a driving element is also included, which is disposed on the first body;

[0015] The driving component is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby driving the second body to rotate relative to the first body.

[0016] In one possible implementation, a control module is further included, which is electrically connected to the drive unit. The control module is configured to be electrically connected to the center console on the vehicle body to receive a reversing signal from the center console and control the operation of the drive unit according to the reversing signal.

[0017] In one possible implementation, a control button is also included, which is electrically connected to the drive unit to control the operation of the drive unit.

[0018] In one possible implementation, a bracket is also included, to which the first body is connected, the bracket being used to connect to the vehicle body.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the first body includes a first housing and a first mirror body disposed on the first housing, wherein the side of the first mirror body facing away from the first housing is a first mirror surface.

[0020] The second main body includes a second housing and a second mirror body disposed on the second housing, wherein the side of the second mirror body facing away from the second housing is a second mirror surface;

[0021] The first housing is used to connect to the vehicle body, and the second housing is movably connected to the first housing.

[0022] A vehicle includes a body and a rearview mirror as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein a first body of the rearview mirror is connected to the body.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: During the use of the rearview mirror, a field of vision can be provided through the combination of the first mirror and the second mirror. The position of the second main body can be adjusted relative to the first main body according to actual needs, thereby adjusting the orientation of the second mirror and increasing the area that the rearview mirror can illuminate. This allows the field of vision presented by the rearview mirror to be flexibly adjusted, reducing the blind spot of the rearview mirror. This solves the problem in the prior art that in some scenarios, the rearview mirror has a large blind spot, resulting in low safety for vehicles and people. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the rearview mirror in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the rearview mirror in this invention.

[0026] In the diagram, 100-first main body; 110-first mirror surface; 120-first housing; 130-first mirror body; 140-first extension; 200-second main body; 210-second mirror surface; 220-second housing; 230-second mirror body; 240-second extension; 300-rotating shaft; 310-ball head; 400-support. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0028] Rearview mirrors on vehicles are primarily used to observe traffic conditions behind the vehicle, enabling drivers to control the vehicle more safely and reducing the probability of traffic accidents. In related technologies, rearview mirrors are installed on both sides of the vehicle body, meaning mirrors are located on both the left and right sides, allowing drivers to observe the area behind them.

[0029] When reversing or in other scenarios, drivers frequently check their rearview mirrors. However, rearview mirrors have significant blind spots (for example, it's difficult to see the rear of the vehicle, the area below and to the sides of the vehicle, or low obstacles), reducing vehicle and occupant safety. Furthermore, some vehicles utilize reversing assistance devices (such as reversing cameras and radar) while reversing. While these devices offer some assistance, they typically rely on cameras and displays, which suffer from display delays and the inability to monitor tire status in real-time (i.e., significant blind spots still exist). Therefore, this contributes to lower vehicle and occupant safety.

[0030] Therefore, this utility model provides a rearview mirror and a vehicle, wherein the rearview mirror includes: a first main body having a first mirror surface, the first main body being connected to the vehicle body; and a second main body having a second mirror surface, the second main body being movably connected to the first main body to adjust the angle between the second mirror surface and the first mirror surface. Thus, during use, the rearview mirror provides a field of view through the combination of the first and second mirror surfaces, and the position of the second main body relative to the first main body can be adjusted according to actual needs, thereby adjusting the orientation of the second mirror surface, increasing the area illuminated by the rearview mirror, allowing for flexible adjustment of the field of view, reducing blind spots, and solving the problem in the prior art where rearview mirrors have large blind spots in some scenarios, resulting in lower vehicle and occupant safety.

[0031] The technical solution of this application and how the technical solution of this application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides a rearview mirror comprising:

[0033] A first main body 100 has a first mirror 110 on it and is used to connect to the vehicle body.

[0034] The second body 200 has a second mirror 210 and is movably connected to the first body 100 to adjust the angle between the second mirror 210 and the first mirror 110.

[0035] It should be noted that the second body 200 can be rotatably connected to the first body 100; the second body 200 can also be slidably connected to the first body 100; the second body 200 can also be movably connected to the first body 100 by a combination of sliding and rotation; there are no restrictions on this, as long as the orientation of the second mirror 210 relative to the first mirror 110 can be adjusted.

[0036] This allows the second mirror 210 to provide a field of view that is difficult to present in existing rearview mirrors, thereby effectively reducing the blind spot of the rearview mirror when the first mirror 110 and the second mirror 210 are combined.

[0037] During the use of the rearview mirror, the first mirror 110 and the second mirror 210 can be combined to provide a field of vision. The position of the second main body 200 can be adjusted relative to the first main body 100 according to actual needs, thereby adjusting the orientation of the second mirror 210, that is, adjusting the angle between the second mirror 210 and the first mirror 110. This increases the area that the rearview mirror can illuminate, making the field of vision presented by the rearview mirror flexibly adjustable, reducing the blind spot of the rearview mirror, and making it easier for the driver to observe the rear of the vehicle, the wheels, and the area below the side of the vehicle or low obstacles on both sides of the rear of the vehicle from the rearview mirror. This solves the problem in the prior art that the rearview mirror has a large blind spot in some scenarios, resulting in low safety for the vehicle and people.

[0038] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first main body 100 includes a first housing 120 and a first mirror body 130 disposed on the first housing 120. The side of the first mirror body 130 facing away from the first housing 120 is the first mirror surface 110.

[0039] The second main body 200 includes a second housing 220 and a second mirror body 230 disposed on the second housing 220. The side of the second mirror body 230 facing away from the second housing 220 is the second mirror surface 210.

[0040] The first housing 120 is used to connect to the vehicle body, and the second housing 220 is movably connected to the first housing 120.

[0041] Therefore, by adjusting the relative position between the second housing 220 and the first housing 120, the relative position between the second mirror body 230 and the first mirror body 130 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the relative position between the second mirror surface 210 and the first mirror surface 110, that is, adjusting the orientation of the second mirror surface 210, expanding the overall field of view of the rearview mirror and reducing the blind spot.

[0042] Furthermore, the first mirror 110 and / or the second mirror 210 can be made of high-definition, anti-glare materials, such as optical glass, acrylic mirrors, polycarbonate lenses, etc., to ensure that the driver has a clear rear view under lighting conditions. The second mirror 210 and / or the first mirror 110 can be designed as a wide-angle mirror or a convex mirror to expand the field of vision and ensure that the driver can clearly see the rear of the vehicle, the wheels, and the area below and to the sides of the vehicle or low obstacles on both sides of the rear. The first housing 120 and / or the second housing 220 can be made of high-strength, lightweight materials, such as engineering plastics, aluminum alloys, or other materials, to ensure their structural strength and durability while reducing overall weight.

[0043] In practice, rounded corners can be provided on the outer walls of the first housing 120 and the second housing 220 to reduce the sharp edges of the overall outer wall of the rearview mirror, thereby reducing the damage to people or objects when the rearview mirror comes into contact with them.

[0044] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a rotating shaft 300 is provided on the first body 100 or the second body 200, and the second body 200 is rotatably connected to the first body 100 through the rotating shaft 300.

[0045] In this embodiment, the second main body 200 is located on the side of the first main body 100 away from the vehicle body. The second main body 200 is provided with a vertically extending pivot 300, and the second main body 200 is rotatably connected to the first main body 100 through the pivot 300. The pivot 300 can be made of metal or alloy material, such as iron, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, etc., so that the pivot 300 has sufficient strength and wear resistance to withstand long-term use and friction.

[0046] Specifically, one end of the first housing 120 in the horizontal direction is connected to the vehicle body. The first housing 120 can be connected to the vehicle body by screwing, welding or other means. The second housing 220 is located on the side of the first housing 120 away from the vehicle body in the horizontal direction, and a vertically extending pivot 300 is disposed on the second housing 220. The second housing 220 is rotatably connected to the first housing 120 through the pivot 300.

[0047] Therefore, during use, the second housing 220 can be rotated relative to the first housing 120 to unfold or fold the second mirror 210. At the same time, the angle between the second mirror 210 and the first mirror 110 can be adjusted to adjust the illumination area of ​​the second mirror 210, so that the overall field of view of the rearview mirror can be flexibly adjusted and the use effect of the rearview mirror can be optimized.

[0048] In other embodiments, the rotating shaft 300 may be disposed on the first body 100 and rotatably connected to the second body 200.

[0049] In practice, the second mirror 210 can be set to be slightly tilted downwards according to actual needs, so that low obstacles on the rear of the vehicle, wheels, the area below the side of the vehicle body, or the rear sides of the vehicle can be viewed after the second mirror 210 is unfolded. Based on this, in other embodiments, the second housing 220 can also be slidably mounted on the first housing 120.

[0050] Of course, in other embodiments, the rotating shaft 300 can also be set to horizontal, so that the second housing 220 rotates relative to the first housing 120 around the horizontal rotation axis, so as to simultaneously achieve the effect of adjusting the irradiation area of ​​the second mirror 210.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first body 100 has a first extension 140 extending toward the second body 200, and the second body 200 has a second extension 240 extending toward the first body 100.

[0052] One end of the rotating shaft 300 is connected to the second extension 240, and the other end of the rotating shaft 300 is rotatably connected to the first extension 140.

[0053] In this embodiment, the lower portions of the first housing 120 and the first mirror 130 both extend toward the second body 200 to form a first extension 140. The upper portions of the second housing 220 and the upper portions of the second mirror 230 both extend toward the first body 100 to form a second extension 240. This ensures that the second extension 240 is located directly above the first extension 140.

[0054] At this time, when installing the rotating shaft 300, the upper end of the rotating shaft 300 is simply connected to the part of the second extension 240 corresponding to the second housing 220 by welding, screwing or integral molding, and the lower end of the rotating shaft 300 is inserted and rotatably connected to the part of the first extension 140 corresponding to the first housing 120.

[0055] Thus, the first extension 140 and the second extension 240 provide mounting positions for the rotating shaft 300, making the installation process of the rotating shaft 300 more convenient.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, a ball head 310 is provided on the rotating shaft 300, and a connecting groove is provided on the first body 100, with the ball head 310 being engaged in the connecting groove.

[0057] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 300 can be integrally formed with a ball head 310, and the ball head 310 is located at the end of the rotating shaft 300 facing the first main body 100. At this time, a spherical groove for engaging with the ball head 310 can be provided on the first housing 120. The spherical groove is a connecting groove (not shown in the figure). Subsequently, when the rotating shaft 300 is rotatably connected to the first housing 120, the ball head 310 is also engaged in the spherical groove. Of course, the connecting groove can also be other shapes, as long as it can be adapted to the ball head 310, and there is no limitation on the specific shape.

[0058] Therefore, the stability of the rotating shaft 300 when it is rotatably connected to the first housing 120 can be improved by the ball joint 310, thereby improving the performance.

[0059] In other embodiments, the ball head 310 may also be connected to the rotating shaft 300 by bonding, screwing or other means, without limitation.

[0060] In other embodiments, the ball head 310 may also be hinged to the first housing 120 via a spherical groove, thereby facilitating the rotation of the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 120 from multiple directions.

[0061] In some embodiments, the rearview mirror further includes a drive member disposed on the first body 100;

[0062] The driving component is used to drive the rotating shaft 300 to rotate, thereby driving the second body 200 to rotate relative to the first body 100.

[0063] Specifically, the driving component can be a motor (not shown in the figure), and the model is not limited. The motor can be installed in the first housing 120 by screwing, gluing, snapping, or other methods. Subsequently, the output shaft of the motor can be directly coaxially inserted into the ball joint 310, or coaxially inserted into the rotating shaft 300, to achieve the transmission connection between the output shaft and the rotating shaft 300. Alternatively, the transmission connection between the output shaft and the rotating shaft 300 can also be achieved through gear transmission, chain transmission, or other transmission methods.

[0064] Therefore, during use, the rotating shaft 300 can be controlled to rotate by running the drive component, thereby controlling the second housing 220 to rotate relative to the first housing 120, so as to unfold or fold the second mirror 210, and at the same time, the angle between the second mirror 210 and the first mirror 110 can be adjusted.

[0065] Furthermore, the rearview mirror also includes a control module, which is electrically connected to the drive unit. The control module is used to connect electrically to the center console on the vehicle body to receive the reversing signal from the center console and control the operation of the drive unit according to the reversing signal.

[0066] Meanwhile, the rearview mirror also includes a control button, which is electrically connected to the drive unit to control the opening and closing of the drive unit.

[0067] It should be noted that the control module can use existing controller products, enabling the control module to receive the reversing signal sent by the vehicle's center console, and control the drive unit to operate according to the reversing signal to unfold the second main body 200, while adjusting the unfolding angle of the second main body 200; when the center console turns off the reversing signal or sends a forward signal, the control module controls the drive unit to run in the opposite direction to fold the second main body 200.

[0068] The control button can be any existing button, knob, or other similar product. It can be fixed to the vehicle body or to the first main body 100. This allows for manual control of the drive mechanism, thereby controlling the unfolding or folding of the second main body 200.

[0069] Based on this, the operation of the drive unit can be controlled in two ways, namely, a combination of automatic and manual operation, so as to realize the unfolding or folding of the second main body 200 and the adjustment of the unfolding angle of the second main body 200.

[0070] For example, when the vehicle is engaged in reverse gear, the control module receives a reversing signal and controls the drive component to rotate and unfold the second main body 200 around the rotation axis. After the second main body 200 is unfolded, the driver can observe the normal rear view through the first mirror 110 and observe the tire position through the second mirror 210, thereby more accurately judging the distance between the vehicle and obstacles and the tire trajectory during reversing, improving the safety and convenience of reversing. When the vehicle completes the reversing operation, is engaged in drive gear or turned off, the control module controls the drive component to rotate and fold the second main body 200 around the rotation axis 300, so that it fits against the first main body 100, restoring it to the normal driving state. The gap between the first main body 100 and the second main body 200 is designed to fit perfectly, without affecting the normal driving and appearance of the vehicle.

[0071] In addition, when the vehicle passes through narrow sections of road or is parked, the rearview mirror or the second main body 200 can be folded up to prevent damage from collisions.

[0072] In other embodiments, fault diagnosis and protection functions can be added to the control module to monitor the working status of the drive components in real time, issue an alarm in a timely manner when a fault occurs, and take corresponding protective measures to prevent the fault from escalating, thereby ensuring the normal use of the rearview mirror and the safe operation of the vehicle.

[0073] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the rearview mirror also includes a bracket 400, and the first main body 100 is connected to the bracket 400. The bracket 400 is used to connect to the vehicle body.

[0074] In this embodiment, the shape of the bracket 400 is not limited, and the bracket 400 can be at least partially connected to the vehicle body by screwing, welding, bonding or other means. The first housing 120 can be connected to the bracket 400 by screwing, welding, bonding, integral molding or other means, thereby connecting the first main body 100 and the rearview mirror to the vehicle body as a whole through the bracket 400.

[0075] In summary, the rearview mirror provided by this utility model can provide a field of vision through the combination of the first mirror 110 and the second mirror 210 during use. Furthermore, the position of the second main body 200 can be adjusted relative to the first main body 100 according to actual needs, thereby adjusting the orientation of the second mirror 210, i.e., adjusting the angle between the second mirror 210 and the first mirror 110. This increases the area illuminated by the rearview mirror, allowing for flexible adjustment of the field of vision and reducing blind spots. This makes it easier for the driver to observe the rear of the vehicle, wheels, the area below the sides of the vehicle, or low obstacles on both sides of the rear of the vehicle. It solves the problem in the prior art where rearview mirrors have large blind spots in some scenarios, resulting in lower vehicle and occupant safety.

[0076] The present invention provides a vehicle, including a body and a rearview mirror as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein a first body 100 of the rearview mirror is connected to the body.

[0077] The specific structure of the rearview mirror has been described in detail in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0078] During implementation, the bracket 400 on the first main body 100 can be connected to the vehicle body (not shown in the figure) to fix the first main body 100 and the rearview mirror to the vehicle body as a whole.

[0079] During use, the first mirror 110 and the second mirror 210 can be combined to provide a field of view. The position of the second main body 200 can be adjusted relative to the first main body 100 according to actual needs, thereby adjusting the angle between the second mirror 210 and the first mirror 110, thereby increasing the area that the rearview mirror can illuminate. This allows the field of view presented by the rearview mirror to be flexibly adjusted, reducing the blind spot of the rearview mirror. This solves the problem in the prior art that in some scenarios, the rearview mirror has a large blind spot, resulting in low safety for vehicles and people.

[0080] Finally, it should be noted that other embodiments of this utility model will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the utility model disclosed herein. This utility model is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this utility model that follow the general principles of this utility model and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein, and is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this utility model is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A rearview mirror, characterized in that, include: A first body (100) having a first mirror (110) on it, the first body (100) being used to connect to a vehicle body; A second body (200) has a second mirror (210) on it. The second body (200) is movably connected to the first body (100) to adjust the angle between the second mirror (210) and the first mirror (110).

2. The rearview mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rotating shaft (300) is provided on the first body (100) or the second body (200), and the second body (200) is rotatably connected to the first body (100) through the rotating shaft (300).

3. The rearview mirror according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first body (100) has a first extension (140) extending toward the second body (200), and the second body (200) has a second extension (240) extending toward the first body (100); One end of the rotating shaft (300) is connected to the second extension (240), and the other end of the rotating shaft (300) is rotatably connected to the first extension (140).

4. The rearview mirror according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating shaft (300) is provided with a ball head (310), and the first body (100) is provided with a connecting groove, wherein the ball head (310) is engaged with the connecting groove.

5. The rearview mirror according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, It also includes a driving component, which is disposed on the first body (100); The driving component is used to drive the rotating shaft (300) to rotate, so as to drive the second body (200) to rotate relative to the first body (100).

6. The rearview mirror according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a control module, which is electrically connected to the drive unit. The control module is used to be electrically connected to the center console on the vehicle body to receive the reversing signal from the center console and control the operation of the drive unit according to the reversing signal.

7. The rearview mirror according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a control button electrically connected to the drive unit to control the operation of the drive unit.

8. The rearview mirror according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, It also includes a bracket (400), to which the first body (100) is connected, and the bracket (400) is used to connect to the vehicle body.

9. The rearview mirror according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first main body (100) includes a first housing (120) and a first mirror body (130) disposed on the first housing (120), wherein the side of the first mirror body (130) facing away from the first housing (120) is a first mirror surface (110); The second main body (200) includes a second housing (220) and a second mirror body (230) disposed on the second housing (220), wherein the side of the second mirror body (230) facing away from the second housing (220) is a second mirror surface (210); The first housing (120) is used to connect to the vehicle body, and the second housing (220) is movably connected to the first housing (120).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a vehicle body and a rearview mirror as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein a first body (100) of the rearview mirror is connected to the vehicle body.

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