Rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service function

CN224828818UActive Publication Date: 2026-10-09NINGBO SMR HUAXIANG AUTOMOTIVE MIRRORS LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202522243877.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-23
Publication Date
2026-10-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

[0003]现有的后视镜主要还是提供“视野”以及“灯光提示”的功能,服务与用户体验较差,即整个上车过程缺乏一种仪式感,使得用户感知的仍是一台冰冷的机器

Benefits of technology

本实用新型通过在后视镜本体内设置有AI智能语音模块,当用户对汽车进行解锁时,后视镜内就会以一句设定的、富有品牌特色的语音欢迎标语来迎接车主,这不仅极大地提升了车主上车过程的尊贵感与仪式感,更将后视镜从单一的视觉安全设备,重塑为一个主动服务、情感联结与品牌传递的智能化前沿阵地,为主机厂打造差异化的高端用户体验提供了全新的方案,进而可以成为各大品牌车企的新技术卖点。

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Abstract

The application discloses a rearview mirror with an AI intelligent voice service function, which comprises a rearview mirror body and an intelligent voice module, the rearview mirror body is installed on a mounting seat of a side portion of a car, and the intelligent voice module is installed in the rearview mirror body and electrically connected with a car unlocking system; when a user unlocks the car, the intelligent voice module is adapted to send a set voice welcome slogan. The application has the beneficial effects that when the user unlocks the car, the rearview mirror welcomes the car owner with a set voice welcome slogan with brand characteristics, which not only greatly improves the sense of dignity and the sense of ceremony of the car owner in the process of getting on the car, but also remolds the rearview mirror from a single visual safety device into an intelligent front-line position of active service, emotional connection and brand delivery, provides a brand-new scheme for a host factory to create a differentiated high-end user experience, and thus can become a new technology selling point of various brand car enterprises.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of rearview mirror technology, and in particular to a rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service function. Background Technology

[0002] Rearview mirrors are safety components installed on the left and right sides and the front interior of a vehicle. They are important vehicle safety parts, and their quality and installation must meet industry standards and specifications. They expand the driver's field of vision by reflecting the road conditions behind, to the sides, and below the vehicle. Based on their installation location, they are divided into exterior rearview mirrors and interior rearview mirrors. Interior rearview mirrors mostly use plane mirrors to provide a proportional image, while exterior rearview mirrors use convex mirrors to expand the field of vision.

[0003] Existing rearview mirrors primarily provide "view of vision" and "light cues," offering poor service and user experience. The entire process of getting into the car lacks a sense of ceremony, leaving the user feeling like they are dealing with a cold, impersonal machine. Therefore, this application proposes a rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service functionality to improve the car user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] One of the objectives of this application is to provide a rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service functionality.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: a rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service function, including a rearview mirror body and an intelligent voice module. The rearview mirror body is installed on a mounting bracket on the side of the car, and the intelligent voice module is installed in the rearview mirror body and electrically connected to the car unlocking system. When the user unlocks the car, the intelligent voice module is adapted to emit a preset voice welcome message.

[0006] Preferably, the rearview mirror body is further provided with a projection module electrically connected to the car unlocking system; when the user unlocks the car, the projection module is adapted to project a set light pattern onto the ground.

[0007] Preferably, the mounting base is provided with a fixing cylinder, and the rearview mirror body is rotatably mounted on the fixing cylinder. The fixing cylinder is provided with a damping device that cooperates with the rearview mirror body. When the rearview mirror body is manually folded or unfolded, the damping device is adapted to release the restriction on the rearview mirror body.

[0008] Preferably, the damping device includes an operating lever, a transmission assembly, and multiple damping blocks. The damping blocks are slidably disposed on the outside of the fixed cylinder. The operating lever is elastically and vertically rotatably mounted inside the fixed cylinder and is connected to the damping blocks through the transmission assembly. The damping blocks are adapted to abut against the inner frame of the rearview mirror to limit the rearview mirror body. The operating lever is adapted to rotate and drive the damping blocks away from the frame through the transmission assembly, thereby releasing the limitation on the rearview mirror body.

[0009] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a transmission disk and multiple connecting rods. The transmission disk is mounted outside the operating lever, and the two ends of the connecting rods are respectively hinged to the transmission disk and the corresponding damping block.

[0010] Preferably, after the rearview mirror body is positioned, the connecting rod and the corresponding damping block are arranged in a straight line so that the damping block is in a self-locking state.

[0011] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a transmission disc, a plurality of pins, and a plurality of arc-shaped grooves disposed on the outside of the transmission disc. The transmission disc is mounted on the outside of the operating lever, the pins are mounted on the corresponding damping blocks, and the pins cooperate with the corresponding arc-shaped grooves.

[0012] Preferably, the end of the operating lever is provided with a knob assembly, the knob assembly including a knob seat and a semi-ring buckle, the knob seat is installed at the bottom end of the operating lever, and the semi-ring buckle is rotatably installed on the knob seat; when not in use, the knob seat is adapted to rotate and retract into the knob seat so that the knob assembly is flush with the outer side of the mounting base.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: This invention incorporates an AI intelligent voice module within the rearview mirror. When a user unlocks the car, the mirror greets the owner with a pre-set, brand-specific voice message. This significantly enhances the sense of prestige and ceremony for the owner when getting into the car. Furthermore, it transforms the rearview mirror from a simple visual safety device into a cutting-edge intelligent platform for proactive service, emotional connection, and brand communication. This provides OEMs with a new solution for creating differentiated high-end user experiences and can thus become a new technological selling point for major car brands. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom side structure of the rearview mirror of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the rearview mirror of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the damping device on the fixed cylinder of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the damping device of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structural principle of the first embodiment of the transmission component of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the transmission component of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the second embodiment of the transmission component of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Rearview mirror body; 101. Housing; 102. Frame; 103. Mirror body; 2. Mounting base; 3. Knob assembly; 301. Knob seat; 302. Semi-ring buckle; 4. Projection module; 5. Intelligent voice module; 6. Fixing cylinder; 7. Damping device; 701. Operating lever; 702. Transmission assembly; 7021. Transmission disc; 7022. Connecting rod; 7023. Pin; 7024. Arc groove; 703. Damping block. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present application will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0024] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., which indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are 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, and should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this application.

[0025] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0026] One preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figures 1 to 8As shown, a rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service function includes a rearview mirror body 1 and an intelligent voice module 5. The rearview mirror body 1 is installed on a mounting bracket 2 on the side of the car, while the intelligent voice module 5 is installed inside the rearview mirror body 1 and electrically connected to the car's unlocking system.

[0027] Understandably, when a user unlocks the car, the AI ​​intelligent voice module 5 within the rearview mirror 1 is triggered, greeting the owner with a pre-set, brand-specific voice message, such as, "Hello, esteemed Mercedes-Benz owner, wishing you a pleasant journey." This not only greatly enhances the sense of prestige and ceremony for the owner when getting into the car, but also reshapes the rearview mirror from a simple visual safety device into an intelligent frontier for proactive service, emotional connection, and brand communication. It provides OEMs with a new solution for creating differentiated high-end user experiences, and can thus become a new technological selling point for major car brands.

[0028] Further optimization, such as Figure 2 As shown, a projection module 4 (i.e., a welcome light) electrically connected to the car unlocking system can also be installed inside the rearview mirror body 1. It is understood that, simultaneously with unlocking the car, the projection module 4 can project a set light pattern onto the ground, such as the OEM's brand logo or a specific welcome pattern onto the ground beside the car door, creating a strong sense of visual belonging and a prestigious entrance ceremony. This multi-sensory synergy of "visual guidance and auditory enhancement" can provide users with a highly immersive experience.

[0029] It should be noted that the intelligent voice module 5 and the projection module 4 mentioned above are common knowledge known to those skilled in the art, and this application is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, so the specific structure, control method and circuit connection will not be explained in detail here.

[0030] In existing technology, some high-end vehicles have automatic folding rearview mirrors, while some lower-end vehicles require manual folding. Especially in cold northern regions, drivers generally choose manually folding mirrors because after rain or snow, low nighttime temperatures can cause ice to form on the rotating parts of the mirrors. Forcing the electric folding function at this time can easily burn out the folding motor, damage gears, or the transmission mechanism. Manually folding mirrors require considerable force to fold, primarily due to a damping system consisting of a pre-compressed spring and its corresponding friction pad. This damping force can be quite strenuous, especially for women, and becomes even more difficult to fold or unfold when the mirrors are frozen.

[0031] To address the aforementioned problems with manually folding rearview mirrors, in one embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a fixing cylinder 6 is provided on the mounting base 2, and the rearview mirror body 1 is rotatably mounted on the fixing cylinder 6. A damping device 7 that cooperates with the rearview mirror body 1 is provided on the fixing cylinder 6. It can be understood that when it is necessary to manually fold or unfold the rearview mirror, the damping device 7 can be used to release the restriction on the rearview mirror. In this way, the user does not need to overcome the originally large damping force when operating the rearview mirror, and the operation process becomes much easier.

[0032] As a further description of the above embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the damping device 7 includes an operating lever 701, a transmission assembly 702, and multiple damping blocks 703. The damping blocks 703 are slidably disposed on the outside of the fixed cylinder 6. The operating lever 701 can be elastically and vertically rotated in the fixed cylinder 6 by a torsion spring and is connected to the damping blocks 703 through the transmission assembly 702.

[0033] Specifically, the rearview mirror body 1 includes a housing 101, a mirror body 103, and an internal frame 102. Under normal conditions, the damping block 703 can be held against the outside of the frame 102 by elastic force, thus limiting the rearview mirror body 1. By rotating the operating lever 701, the operating lever 701, through the transmission component 702, can drive the damping block 703 away from the frame 102, thereby releasing the damping limitation on the rearview mirror body 1.

[0034] It should be noted that the size and number of damping blocks 703 can be adjusted according to actual needs. For example, the damping force of its limiting action can be adjusted to be the same as the damping force formed by the spring and friction plate in the prior art, so as to ensure that the rearview mirror body 1 can be stably limited.

[0035] The transmission assembly 702 has various specific structures, including but not limited to the following two: Structure 1: such as Figure 6 As shown, the transmission assembly 702 includes a transmission disk 7021 and multiple connecting rods 7022. The transmission disk 7021 is mounted on the outside of the operating lever 701, and the two ends of the connecting rods 7022 are respectively hinged to the transmission disk 7021 and the corresponding damping block 703.

[0036] It is understandable that, such as Figure 6 The diagram above shows the initial limiting state of the damping block 703. When unlocking, rotating the operating lever 701 clockwise causes the transmission disc 7021 to rotate synchronously. The rotating connecting rod 7022 then pulls the damping block 703, causing it to move and retract into the fixed cylinder 6. This separates the damping block 703 from the frame 102, thus releasing the damping limitation on the rearview mirror. Figure 6As shown in the diagram below. Similarly, conversely, after the rearview mirror is rotated and the operating lever 701 is released, the damping block 703 will move back to its initial state under the action of the elastic force.

[0037] Furthermore, when the damping block 703 is in the limit state, such as Figure 6 As shown in the figure above, the connecting rod 7022 and the corresponding damping block 703 are arranged in a straight line, that is, the angle between them is 180 degrees. This allows the damping block 703 to self-lock, further improving the stability of the rearview mirror after damping and locking.

[0038] Structure 2: such as Figure 7 As shown, the transmission assembly 702 includes a transmission disc 7021, a plurality of pins 7023, and a plurality of arc-shaped grooves 7024 disposed on the outside of the transmission disc 7021. The transmission disc 7021 is mounted on the outside of the operating lever 701, the pins 7023 are mounted on the corresponding damping blocks 703, and the pins 7023 and the corresponding arc-shaped grooves 7024 are engaged and slidably fitted.

[0039] It is understandable that, such as Figure 7 As shown, the damping block 703 is initially in its limited position. When unlocking, rotating the operating lever 701 clockwise causes the transmission disc 7021 and the arc-shaped groove 7024 to rotate synchronously. The pin 7023 slides within the arc-shaped groove 7024, causing the damping block 703 to move and retract into the fixed cylinder 6. This separates the damping block 703 from the frame 102, thus releasing the damping limitation on the rearview mirror. Figure 8 As shown.

[0040] It should be noted that both of the above structures can meet practical needs, and those skilled in the art can choose according to the actual situation.

[0041] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a knob assembly 3 can be provided at the bottom end of the operating lever 701. The knob assembly 3 includes a knob seat 301 and a semi-ring buckle 302. The knob seat 301 is installed at the bottom end of the operating lever 701, and the semi-ring buckle 302 is rotatably installed on the knob seat 301.

[0042] Understandably, when not in use, the knob base 301 can rotate and retract onto the knob base 301, and the entire knob assembly 3 is flush with the bottom side of the mounting base 2, as shown. Figure 2 As shown, this design does not affect the overall aesthetics of the rearview mirror, nor does it cause unnecessary bumps due to the protruding knob assembly 3. When it is necessary to operate the damping device 7, the user can unfold it from the knob base 301 by rotating the half-ring buckle 302, and then hold the half-ring buckle 302 to rotate the operating lever 701.

[0043] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application have been described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely the principles of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made to this application without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection claimed by this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service function, characterized in that, include: A rearview mirror body, wherein the rearview mirror body is mounted on a mounting bracket on the side of a vehicle; as well as An intelligent voice module is installed inside the rearview mirror and electrically connected to the vehicle unlocking system; when the user unlocks the vehicle, the intelligent voice module is adapted to emit a preset voice welcome message.

2. The rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service function as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rearview mirror body is also equipped with a projection module that is electrically connected to the car unlocking system; when the user unlocks the car, the projection module is adapted to project a set light pattern onto the ground.

3. The rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service function as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The mounting base is provided with a fixing cylinder, and the rearview mirror body is rotatably mounted on the fixing cylinder. The fixing cylinder is provided with a damping device that cooperates with the rearview mirror body. When the rearview mirror body is manually folded or unfolded, the damping device is adapted to release the restriction on the rearview mirror body.

4. The rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service function as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The damping device includes an operating lever, a transmission assembly, and multiple damping blocks. The damping blocks are slidably disposed on the outside of the fixed cylinder. The operating lever is elastically and vertically rotatably installed inside the fixed cylinder and is connected to the damping blocks through the transmission assembly. The damping block is adapted to abut against the inner frame of the rearview mirror to limit the rearview mirror body; the operating lever is adapted to rotate and drive the damping block away from the frame through the transmission assembly, thereby releasing the limitation on the rearview mirror body.

5. The rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service function as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes a transmission disk and multiple connecting rods. The transmission disk is mounted on the outside of the operating lever, and the two ends of the connecting rods are respectively hinged to the transmission disk and the corresponding damping block.

6. The rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service function as described in claim 5, characterized in that: When the rearview mirror body is in a limited position, the connecting rod and the corresponding damping block are arranged in a straight line so that the damping block is in a self-locking state.

7. The rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service function as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes a transmission disc, multiple pins, and multiple arc-shaped grooves disposed on the outside of the transmission disc. The transmission disc is mounted on the outside of the operating lever, and the pins are mounted on the corresponding damping blocks, with the pins cooperating with the corresponding arc-shaped grooves.

8. The rearview mirror with AI intelligent voice service function as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The end of the operating lever is provided with a knob assembly, which includes a knob seat and a semi-ring buckle. The knob seat is installed at the bottom end of the operating lever, and the semi-ring buckle is rotatably installed on the knob seat. When not in use, the knob seat is adapted to rotate and retract into the knob seat so that the knob assembly is flush with the outer side of the mounting base.