rearview mirror and vehicle

Abstract

This application relates to the field of vehicle accessories, and more particularly to a rearview mirror and a vehicle. The rearview mirror includes a lens, an elastic element, and a housing. The housing includes a protective shell and a base, the protective shell and the base being detachably connected to form a guide cavity. The protective shell has an opening. The lens is slidably mounted within the guide cavity to move closer to or further away from the opening. One end of the elastic element is connected to the lens, and the other end is connected to the protective shell or the base, causing the lens to tend to move closer to the opening. The rearview mirror provided by this application, by providing an elastic element between the housing and the lens, can effectively prevent the lens from shifting due to external vibration. When the lens is subjected to an external impact, the lens compresses the elastic element, causing the lens to slide back into the housing, thereby achieving buffering and absorption of external force and protecting the lens from damage. Furthermore, when the external force is released, the elastic element can drive the lens to quickly return to the opening position without affecting the use of the device.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Electric bicycles, as a convenient and economical means of transportation, occupy an important position in modern urban traffic. Rearview mirrors, as a key safety component of electric bicycles, provide drivers with a view of the rear of the vehicle, helping them judge driving conditions such as overtaking and lane changes.

[0003] Traditional electric bicycle rearview mirrors typically use a glass lens with a protective shell, with the lens usually fixed inside the shell. While this structure meets basic visibility requirements, in actual use, the glass lens itself is brittle and easily cracks or shatters when subjected to impacts such as collisions or scratches. Once the lens is damaged, it not only affects driving safety but also requires replacing the entire rearview mirror, increasing operating costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a rearview mirror and vehicle to solve the problem that rearview mirrors are prone to cracking or even breaking when subjected to external impacts such as collisions or scratches.

[0005] This application provides a rearview mirror, including a lens, an elastic element, and a housing;

[0006] The housing includes a protective shell and a base, the protective shell and the base being detachably connected to form a guide cavity; the protective shell is provided with an opening; the lens is slidably installed in the guide cavity to be close to or away from the opening;

[0007] One end of the elastic element is connected to the lens, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the protective shell or the base, so that the lens tends to approach the opening.

[0008] Furthermore, the above technical solution also includes a rainproof device;

[0009] The rainproof device includes an arc-shaped baffle; the arc-shaped baffle is connected to the protective shell; the arc-shaped baffle is located at the top of the opening and surrounds the edge of the lens.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the protective shell is further provided with an arc-shaped socket, a part of the arc-shaped baffle is inserted into the arc-shaped socket, and the other part of the arc-shaped baffle extends away from the protective shell.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the protective shell is further threadedly connected to the base;

[0012] The rainproof device further includes an elastic positioning component located within the guide cavity; the protective shell is provided with a connecting hole that connects the guide cavity and the arc-shaped insertion port.

[0013] One end of the elastic positioning component passes through the connecting hole to connect to the arc-shaped baffle, and when the protective shell is assembled with the base, the other end of the elastic positioning component can deform under the push of the base;

[0014] The base has a positioning groove on the side facing the protective shell, and the elastic positioning component is embedded in the positioning groove.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the elastic positioning component further includes a connecting piece and a spring piece;

[0016] The connecting piece passes through the communicating hole to connect the arc-shaped baffle; one end of the spring piece is connected to the connecting piece, and the other end of the spring piece is close to the base, so that a gap is formed between the spring piece and the connecting piece.

[0017] In the above technical solution, the base is further provided with an auxiliary hole, which is connected to the positioning groove; the auxiliary hole is configured to allow the rod to pass through, so that the rod pushes the elastic positioning component to deform.

[0018] In the above technical solution, the protective shell further includes a mounting part and a frame part;

[0019] The mounting part is cylindrical, and the inner ring of the mounting part is adapted to the contour of the lens;

[0020] One end of the mounting part is detachably connected to the base; the other end of the mounting part is connected to the frame part, and the lens abuts against the inner side of the frame part.

[0021] In the above technical solution, a buffer layer is further provided on the inner side of the frame portion.

[0022] Furthermore, the above technical solution also includes a bracket, wherein the base is mounted on the top of the bracket.

[0023] This application also provides a vehicle including the rearview mirror described above.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0025] The rearview mirror provided in this application effectively prevents the lens from shifting due to external vibrations (such as bumps during vehicle movement) by incorporating an elastic element between the housing and the lens. The lens can also be slidably mounted within a guide cavity to move closer to or further away from the opening. When the lens is subjected to an external impact, it compresses the elastic element, causing the lens to slide back into the housing, thus buffering and absorbing the external force and protecting the lens from damage. Furthermore, when the external force is released, the elastic element drives the lens to quickly return to the opening position without affecting the use of the device.

[0026] This application also provides a vehicle, including the rearview mirror described in the above solution. Based on the above analysis, it is clear that the vehicle also possesses the aforementioned beneficial effects, which will not be elaborated upon further here. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the rearview mirror provided in this application;

[0029] Figure 2 A first cross-sectional view of the rearview mirror provided in this application;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the second cross-sectional structure of the rearview mirror provided in this application;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rainproof device provided in this application;

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the base provided in this application.

[0033] In the diagram: 101-Lens; 102-Elastic element; 103-Housing shell; 104-Protective shell; 105-Base; 106-Guide cavity; 107-Opening; 108-Rainproof device; 109-Arc-shaped baffle; 110-Positioning groove; 111-Connecting piece; 112-Spring piece; 113-Abutting surface; 114-Auxiliary hole; 115-Mounting part; 116-Frame part; 117-Bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of this application will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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 between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] See Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the rearview mirror provided in this application can be used in vehicles such as electric bicycles. The rearview mirror includes a lens 101, an elastic element 102, and a housing 103. The housing 103 includes a protective shell 104 and a base 105. The protective shell 104 and the base 105 are detachably connected to form a guide cavity 106. The protective shell 104 is provided with an opening 107. The lens 101 is slidably installed in the guide cavity 106 to move closer to or further away from the opening 107. One end of the elastic element 102 is connected to the lens 101, and the other end of the elastic element 102 is connected to the base 105 or the protective shell 104, so that the lens 101 tends to move closer to the opening 107.

[0039] Specifically, this application mounts the lens 101 within the guide cavity 106 of the housing 103. The housing 103 includes a detachably connected protective shell 104 and a base 105. This modular design not only facilitates production and assembly but also simplifies subsequent maintenance and replacement of the lens 101. The opening 107 in the housing 103 exposes most of the lens 101, allowing the lens 101 to provide the driver with rearward visibility. Since the edges of the lens 101 are more fragile, the housing 103 can cover the edges and back of the lens 101 to protect it and prevent cracks or breakage when subjected to impacts such as collisions or scratches.

[0040] Furthermore, an elastic element 102 is provided between the housing 103 and the lens 101. The elastic element 102 is specifically a spring, and the elastic force generated by the spring causes the lens 101 to always tend to approach the opening 107. Specifically, when the end of the elastic element 102 away from the lens 101 is connected to the base 105, the elastic element 102 is a compression spring provided between the lens 101 and the base 105; when the end of the elastic element 102 away from the lens 101 is connected to the protective shell 104 of the base 105, the elastic element 102 is a tension spring provided between the lens 101 and the base 105.

[0041] On the one hand, this design effectively prevents the lens 101 from shifting due to external vibrations (such as bumps during vehicle operation). On the other hand, the lens 101 can be slidably mounted within the guide cavity 106 to move closer to or further away from the opening 107. When the lens 101 is subjected to an external impact, it compresses the spring, causing it to slide back into the housing 103, thus buffering and absorbing the external force and protecting the lens 101 from damage. Furthermore, when the external force is released, the elastic element 102 can drive the lens 101 to quickly return to the position of the opening 107 without affecting the use of the device.

[0042] In an optional embodiment, the rearview mirror further includes a rain shield 108; the rain shield 108 includes an arc-shaped baffle 109; the arc-shaped baffle 109 is connected to the protective shell 104; the arc-shaped baffle 109 is located at the top of the opening 107, and the arc-shaped baffle 109 surrounds the edge of the lens 101. The arc-shaped baffle 109 extends outward to block rainwater, thereby preventing a large amount of rainwater from falling on the lens 101 and affecting the driver's visual clarity, and the arc design of the arc-shaped baffle 109 can effectively guide rainwater to flow away along its edge.

[0043] Specifically, in order to install and fix the arc-shaped baffle 109, an arc-shaped socket is provided in the protective shell 104. A part of the arc-shaped baffle 109 is inserted into the arc-shaped socket so that the other part of the arc-shaped baffle 109 extends away from the protective shell 104, thereby achieving the function of blocking rain from the lens 101.

[0044] In this optional embodiment, the protective shell 104 is threadedly connected to the base 105. The connection or disassembly of the two can be achieved by rotating the protective shell 104 and the base 105 relative to each other, making the operation more convenient.

[0045] Furthermore, the rainproof device 108 also includes an elastic positioning component located within the guide cavity 106; the protective shell 104 is provided with a connecting hole, which connects the guide cavity 106 and the arc-shaped insertion port; one end of the elastic positioning component passes through the connecting hole to connect to the arc-shaped baffle 109, and when the protective shell 104 is assembled with the base 105, the other end of the elastic positioning component can deform under the push of the base 105; the base 105 is provided with a positioning groove 110 on the side facing the protective shell 104, and the elastic positioning component is embedded in the positioning groove 110.

[0046] In this embodiment, during the rotational assembly of the protective shell 104 and the base 105, the elastic positioning component first abuts against the base 105 and deforms, and the setting of the elastic positioning component does not affect the rotation of the protective shell 104 and the base 105. When the protective shell 104 and the base 105 are assembled in place, the elastic positioning component reaches the position of the positioning groove 110, and the elastic positioning component returns to its original deformation and embeds itself in the positioning groove 110. At this time, the cooperation between the elastic positioning component and the positioning groove 110 forms a positioning structure, which can restrict the forward and reverse rotation of the protective shell 104 relative to the base 105, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the protective shell 104 and the base 105.

[0047] In the optional solutions of this embodiment, specifically as follows: Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the elastic positioning assembly includes a connecting piece 111 and a spring piece 112. The upper end of the connecting piece 111 passes through a through-hole to connect to the arc-shaped baffle 109. Optionally, the end of the connecting piece 111 is coated with adhesive, and the connecting piece 111 is inserted into the through-hole to bond and fix it to the baffle; or the end of the connecting piece 111 and the baffle are connected by a snap-fit ​​method. The lower end of the spring piece 112 is connected to the lower end of the connecting piece 111, and the upper end of the spring piece 112 is close to the base 105, so that a gap is formed between the spring piece 112 and the connecting piece 111. During the assembly of the protective shell 104 and the base 105, the spring piece 112 is pushed by the base 105 so that the spring piece 112 can move closer to the connecting piece 111 to reduce the gap distance. When the protective shell 104 and the base 105 are assembled in place, the spring piece 112 is reset and embedded in the positioning groove 110.

[0048] Preferably, the side of the spring 112 facing the base 105 is provided with an arc-shaped abutment surface 113. During the process of rotating and assembling the protective shell 104 and the base 105, the friction generated by the arc-shaped abutment surface 113 contacting the surface of the base 105 is smaller, so as not to affect the assembly operation of the protective shell 104 and the base 105.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the base 105 is provided with an auxiliary hole 114, which communicates with the positioning groove 110. The auxiliary hole 114 is configured to allow the rod to pass through, so that the rod pushes the elastic positioning component to deform.

[0050] In this embodiment, the base 105 is also provided with an auxiliary hole 114 that connects the outside world to the positioning groove 110. When it is necessary to disassemble the protective shell 104 or replace the lens 101, a rod can be inserted into the auxiliary hole 114 to apply pressure to the spring piece 112, so that the spring piece 112 moves closer to the connecting piece 111. At this time, the protective shell 104 is rotated in the opposite direction relative to the base 105, so that the spring piece 112 leaves the positioning groove 110, thereby disassembling the protective shell 104.

[0051] Example 2

[0052] The rearview mirror in this second embodiment is an improvement on the above embodiments. The technical content disclosed in the above embodiments will not be described again, and the content disclosed in the above embodiments also belongs to the content disclosed in this second embodiment.

[0053] See Figure 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the protective housing 104 includes a mounting portion 115 and a frame portion 116. The mounting portion 115 is cylindrical, and its inner ring is adapted to the contour of the lens 101. When the lens 101 reciprocates within the guide cavity 106, the mounting portion 115 provides better guidance for the lens 101. One end of the mounting portion 115 is provided with an internal thread, and the base 105 is correspondingly provided with an external thread. The mounting portion 115 is threadedly connected to the base 105, thereby facilitating the assembly and maintenance of the device. The other end of the mounting portion 115 is connected to the frame portion 116, and the lens 101 abuts against the inner side of the frame portion 116, which protects the edge of the lens 101.

[0054] In an optional embodiment, a buffer layer is provided on the inner side of the frame portion 116.

[0055] In this embodiment, when the lens 101 is subjected to an external impact, the lens 101 compresses the spring, causing the lens 101 to slide and retract into the housing 103, thereby achieving buffering and absorption of external forces and protecting the lens 101 from damage. Furthermore, when the external force is released, the elastic element 102 can drive the lens 101 to quickly return to the opening 107 position. At this time, the buffer layer can cushion the return action of the lens 101, preventing the lens 101 from colliding with the frame portion 116 and being damaged during return.

[0056] In an optional embodiment, the rearview mirror further includes a bracket 117, with a base 105 mounted on the top of the bracket 117 and the bottom of the bracket 117 mounted at the front of the vehicle to achieve the installation and fixation of the rearview mirror.

[0057] Example 3

[0058] This application provides a vehicle in embodiment three, which includes the rearview mirror of any of the above embodiments, and thus has all the beneficial technical effects of the rearview mirror of any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0059] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application. In addition, those skilled in the art can understand that although some embodiments herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not other features, combinations of features from different embodiments are meant to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments.

Claims

1. A rearview mirror characterized in that, Includes lenses, elastic components, and housing; The housing includes a protective shell and a base, the protective shell and the base being detachably connected to form a guide cavity; the protective shell is provided with an opening; the lens is slidably installed in the guide cavity to be close to or away from the opening; One end of the elastic element is connected to the lens, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the protective shell or the base, so that the lens tends to approach the opening.

2. The rearview mirror of claim 1, wherein, It also includes rain protection devices; The rainproof device includes an arc-shaped baffle; the arc-shaped baffle is connected to the protective shell; the arc-shaped baffle is located at the top of the opening and surrounds the edge of the lens.

3. The rearview mirror of claim 2, wherein, The protective shell is provided with an arc-shaped socket, a portion of the arc-shaped baffle is inserted into the arc-shaped socket, and the other portion of the arc-shaped baffle extends away from the protective shell.

4. The rearview mirror of claim 3, wherein, The protective shell is threadedly connected to the base; The rainproof device further includes an elastic positioning component located within the guide cavity; the protective shell is provided with a connecting hole that connects the guide cavity and the arc-shaped insertion port. One end of the elastic positioning component passes through the connecting hole to connect to the arc-shaped baffle, and when the protective shell is assembled with the base, the other end of the elastic positioning component can deform under the push of the base; The base has a positioning groove on the side facing the protective shell, and the elastic positioning component is embedded in the positioning groove.

5. The rearview mirror of claim 4, wherein, The elastic positioning component includes a connecting piece and a spring piece; The connecting piece passes through the communicating hole to connect the arc-shaped baffle; one end of the spring piece is connected to the connecting piece, and the other end of the spring piece is close to the base, so that a gap is formed between the spring piece and the connecting piece.

6. The rearview mirror of claim 4, wherein, The base is provided with an auxiliary hole, which communicates with the positioning groove; the auxiliary hole is configured to allow the rod to pass through, so that the rod pushes the elastic positioning component to deform.

7. The rearview mirror of claim 1, wherein The protective shell includes a mounting section and a frame section; The mounting part is cylindrical, and the inner ring of the mounting part is adapted to the contour of the lens; One end of the mounting part is detachably connected to the base; the other end of the mounting part is connected to the frame part, and the lens abuts against the inner side of the frame part.

8. The rearview mirror of claim 7, wherein, A buffer layer is provided on the inner side of the frame portion.

9. The rearview mirror of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a support, with the base mounted on top of the support.

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: Includes the rearview mirror as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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