Rearview mirror with safety warning function

Abstract

The application discloses a rearview mirror with a safety warning function, comprising a rearview mirror body, a sensing module and an alarm module, the rearview mirror body is installed on the side of a car, the sensing module is installed on the head of the car, the alarm module is installed on the rearview mirror body and is electrically connected with the sensing module; when the sensing module is adapted to detect that there is a dynamic obstacle in front of the car, the rearview mirror body is adapted to send an alarm through the alarm module to remind the rear vehicle. The application has the beneficial effects that: by setting the alarm module on the rearview mirror body and cooperating with the sensing module in front of the head of the car, when the parked car detects pedestrians or non-motor vehicles in front, the rearview mirror body can send an alarm through the alarm module, thereby reminding the rear vehicle to slow down, thereby greatly reducing the collision accidents caused by the visual blind area and improving the road safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive rearview mirror technology, and in particular to a rearview mirror with a safety warning function. Background Technology

[0002] During vehicle driving, especially on multi-lane roads, such as Figure 2 As shown, when a driver's view is obstructed by other vehicles to the side and front, if a pedestrian, non-motorized vehicle, or other vehicle suddenly crosses the blind spot, the driver may be caught off guard, easily leading to a traffic accident. Currently, the only recourse is for the driver of the vehicle in front to subjectively warn the driver behind of a situation in the blind spot and to slow down. However, this method heavily relies on the driving experience and initiative of both the driver of the vehicle in front and the driver behind, making it difficult to effectively warn the driver behind. Therefore, this paper proposes a rearview mirror with a safety warning function to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] One of the objectives of this application is to provide a rearview mirror with a safety warning function.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: a rearview mirror with a safety warning function, comprising a rearview mirror body, a sensing module, and an alarm module. The rearview mirror body is installed on the side of a vehicle, the sensing module is installed on the front of the vehicle, and the alarm module is installed on the rearview mirror body and electrically connected to the sensing module. When the sensing module is adapted to detect a dynamic obstacle in front of the vehicle, the rearview mirror body is adapted to issue an alarm through the alarm module to remind vehicles behind.

[0005] Preferably, the alarm module includes several warning lights, which are adapted to illuminate or flash to alert vehicles behind.

[0006] Preferably, the sensing module is also adapted to be electrically connected and cooperate with the vehicle's horn system, thereby adapting the horn system to emit an audible alarm for warning.

[0007] Preferably, a rain-proof device is provided at the top of the rearview mirror body; the rain-proof device includes a support frame, a connecting rod assembly, and a rain-proof cloth. The support frame is disposed at the top of the rearview mirror body, the first end of the rain-proof cloth is installed in a groove on the side of the support frame, the connecting rod assembly is a foldable structure with its first end installed in the groove, and the second end of the connecting rod assembly is connected to the second end of the rain-proof cloth; in rainy or snowy weather, the connecting rod assembly is adapted to unfold the rain-proof cloth to protect the lens of the rearview mirror body; in non-rainy or snowy weather, the connecting rod assembly is adapted to fold the rain-proof cloth and store it in the groove.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting rod assembly includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, and a crossbar. The crossbar is connected to the second end of the rainproof cloth. The first end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the groove. The first end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the crossbar. The second ends of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are hinged together.

[0009] Preferably, when the connecting rod assembly is deployed, connecting rod one and connecting rod two are located on the same straight line and are perpendicular to the crossbar and the support frame.

[0010] Preferably, the hinged ends of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are hinged by a screw shaft; when the connecting rod assembly is unfolded, the screw shaft is adapted to be tightened to lock the hinged ends.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the rearview mirror body is provided with a mounting groove, and the support frame is movably disposed in the mounting groove; when retracted, the support frame is adapted to be hidden and retracted into the mounting groove and flush with the top of the rearview mirror body.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: This invention incorporates an alarm module on the rearview mirror body, along with a sensor module located at the front of the vehicle. When a parked car detects a pedestrian or non-motorized vehicle ahead, the rearview mirror body can issue an alarm via the alarm module, thereby reminding vehicles behind to slow down. This significantly reduces collisions caused by blind spots and improves road safety. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the warning principle of the rearview mirror of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the rainproof device of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the rainproof device of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 5 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point A of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the shrinkage principle of the rainproof cloth of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Rearview mirror body; 2. Sensor module; 3. Warning light; 4. Rain protection device; 401. Support frame; 402. Rain cover; 403. Connecting rod assembly; 4031. Connecting rod one; 4032. Connecting rod two; 4033. Crossbar; 5. Mounting slot; 6. Slot body; 7. Screw shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] One preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a rearview mirror with safety warning function includes a rearview mirror body 1, a sensing module 2, and an alarm module. The rearview mirror body 1 is installed on the side of the vehicle, the sensing module 2 is installed at the front of the vehicle, and the alarm module is installed on the rearview mirror body 1. The alarm module and the sensing module 2 are electrically connected and cooperate with each other.

[0024] It is understandable that, such as Figure 2 As shown, when the car stops, if the sensing module 2 detects a dynamic obstacle (such as a pedestrian or non-motorized vehicle) in front of it, the rearview mirror body 1 can issue an alarm through the alarm module to remind the vehicle behind to slow down, thereby greatly reducing collision accidents caused by blind spots and improving road safety.

[0025] It should be noted that the electrical control method used in this application is automatic control via a controller. The controller's control circuit can be easily implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming, and is common knowledge in the field. Furthermore, this application is primarily for the protection of mechanical devices, so the control method and circuit connections will not be explained in detail here. Additionally, the sensing module 2 in the vehicle is also common knowledge known to those skilled in the art. For example, the sensing module 2 includes a vision camera, (laser) radar, etc., which can accurately sense pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles ahead.

[0026] As a further description of the above embodiments: such as Figure 1 As shown, the alarm module includes several warning lights 3. Specifically, the multiple warning lights 3 can be evenly distributed along the outer periphery of the rearview mirror body 1. When the alarm is activated, the warning lights 3 can light up or flash, and this visual warning can directly attract the attention of drivers behind.

[0027] In a further preferred embodiment, the sensing module 2 can also be electrically connected to the car's horn system, that is, the car's horn system will emit a sound to remind vehicles behind to slow down, and of course, it can also remind pedestrians in front to pay attention to avoid the vehicle.

[0028] In summary, when the sensing module 2 detects a dynamic obstacle ahead, in addition to providing a visual warning via the warning light 3, it can also trigger the car's horn system to issue an audible alarm. This dual warning method, combining visual and auditory signals, can more comprehensively and effectively alert vehicles behind to the situation ahead, enabling them to take timely braking measures and further reduce the risk of traffic accidents.

[0029] Furthermore, when driving in rainy or snowy weather, the rearview mirror body 1 easily gets wet, making it difficult for the driver to clearly observe the situation inside the mirror. Therefore, the existing method is to attach a rain shield to the rearview mirror body 1 to prevent rainwater from dripping onto the lens. However, in non-rainy weather, the presence of the rain shield can affect the rearview mirror's field of vision. Therefore, repeatedly removing and installing the rain shield will cause many inconveniences for the driver, and frequent removal and installation may also lead to problems such as damage to the rain shield, insecure installation, and easy loss.

[0030] Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, in one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, a rain shield 4 is provided at the top of the rearview mirror body 1; the rain shield 4 includes a support frame 401, a connecting rod assembly 403 and a rain shield 402. The support frame 401 is located at the top of the rearview mirror body 1. The first end of the rain shield 402 is installed in the groove 6 on the side of the support frame 401. The connecting rod assembly 403 has a foldable structure and its first end is installed in the groove 6. The second end of the connecting rod assembly 403 is connected to the second end of the rain shield 402.

[0031] Understandably, in rainy or snowy weather, the connecting rod assembly 403 is unfolded, which in turn causes the rain cover 402 to unfold, thereby protecting the lens of the rearview mirror body 1. In non-rainy or snowy weather, the connecting rod assembly 403 can be used to fold the rain cover 402 into the slot 6, so as not to affect the field of vision of the rearview mirror body 1.

[0032] As a further description of the above embodiments: such as Figure 4 As shown, the connecting rod assembly 403 includes a first connecting rod 4031, a second connecting rod 4032, and a crossbar 4033. The crossbar 4033 is connected to the second end of the rainproof cloth 402. The first end of the first connecting rod 4031 is hinged in the groove 6. The first end of the second connecting rod 4032 is hinged to the crossbar 4033. The second ends of the first connecting rod 4031 and the second connecting rod 4032 are hinged together.

[0033] Further preferably, the connecting rod assembly 403 is a pair and symmetrically installed on both sides of the bottom end of the rainproof cloth 402, specifically, as follows: Figure 6 As shown in the upper figure, this is the unfolded state of the connecting rod assembly 403. During retraction, connecting rod 1 4031 and connecting rod 2 4032 are rotated and folded relative to each other, so that connecting rod 1 4031 and connecting rod 2 4032 fold and abut against each other. Connecting rod 2 4032 will also pull the crossbar 4033 to move and move closer to the groove 6, so that the rain cover 402 folds and retracts into the groove 6. Of course, at this time, connecting rod 1 4031, connecting rod 2 4032 and crossbar 4033 are all located in the groove 6, and the crossbar 4033 is flush with the side of the support frame 401. Figure 6 The image below is shown.

[0034] Further optimization, such as Figure 5 As shown, the hinged ends of connecting rod 4031 and connecting rod 4032 are hinged by a screw shaft 7. This means that the top thread of the screw shaft 7 engages with the bottom end of connecting rod 4032, and the screw shaft 7 passes through the second end of connecting rod 4031. When the connecting rod assembly 403 is unfolded, the screw shaft 7 can be tightened to bring connecting rod 4031 and connecting rod 4032 together, thus locking them in place and ensuring the stability of the rainproof cloth 402 after unfolding. Conversely, when the rainproof device 4 needs to be folded up, simply loosen the screw shaft 7 appropriately to easily fold the connecting rod assembly 403.

[0035] Further optimization, such as Figure 6As shown in the diagram above, when the connecting rod assembly 403 is deployed, connecting rod 4031 and connecting rod 4032 are aligned in a straight line and perpendicular to the crossbar 4033 and the support frame 401. It can be understood that connecting rod 4031 and connecting rod 4032, now in a straight line, form a self-locking mechanism. This is also the extreme position of the rainproof cloth 402 after deployment, further improving the stability of the rainproof cloth 402 after deployment.

[0036] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, a mounting groove 5 can be provided at the top of the rearview mirror body 1, and the support frame 401 can be vertically slidably installed in the mounting groove 5. The support frame 401 can also be connected to the mounting groove 5 by a spring. It can be understood that when retracting, the support frame 401 is pressed and retracted into the mounting groove 5. At this time, the support frame 401 can be limited to the mounting groove 5 by a snap-fit ​​structure or a magnetic attraction structure, so that the retracted support frame 401 is flush with the top of the rearview mirror body 1. This design not only ensures the overall aesthetics of the rearview mirror but also avoids the inconvenience that might occur if the support frame 401 protrudes when not in use. In addition, the crossbar 4033 can also be limited by a snap-fit ​​structure or a magnetic attraction structure when retracted into the groove 6.

[0037] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Warning function: When the car is parked on the road, the sensor module 2 at the front of the car detects the presence of pedestrians or non-motorized vehicles. At this time, the warning light 3 on the rearview mirror body 1 will light up or flash, and at the same time, it can trigger the car's horn system to emit an audible alarm, thereby reminding vehicles behind and pedestrians in front, greatly reducing the safety hazards caused by blind spots.

[0038] Rain protection function: such as Figure 1 As shown, this is a schematic diagram of the rain shield 4 fully retracted into the rearview mirror body 1. In rainy weather, as... Figure 3 As shown in the diagram above, first, the support bracket 401 is forcibly pulled upward from the mounting slot 5 and the limiting lock is released. Under the action of elasticity, the support bracket 401 will extend to the top of the rearview mirror body 1; then, as... Figure 3 As shown in the diagram below, at this point, the crossbar 4033 is forcibly pulled out of the groove 6 and the limit lock is released. After the rain cover 402 is unfolded to its limit position, it will appear as follows: Figure 6 As shown in the diagram above, connecting rod 4031 and connecting rod 4032 are on the same straight line and are perpendicular to the crossbar 4033 and the support frame 401. Finally, the screw shaft 7 is tightened to ensure the stability of the rain cover 402 after it is unfolded.

[0039] 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 a safety warning function, characterized in that, include: A rearview mirror body, wherein the rearview mirror body is mounted on the side of a vehicle; A sensing module, wherein the sensing module is installed at the front of the vehicle; as well as An alarm module is installed on the rearview mirror body and electrically connected to the sensing module; when the sensing module is adapted to detect a dynamic obstacle in front of the vehicle, the rearview mirror body is adapted to issue an alarm through the alarm module to remind vehicles behind.

2. The rearview mirror with safety warning function as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The alarm module includes several warning lights, which are adapted to illuminate or flash to alert vehicles behind.

3. The rearview mirror with safety warning function as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The sensing module is also adapted to be electrically connected and cooperate with the car's horn system, thereby adapting the horn system to emit an audible alarm for warning.

4. The rearview mirror with safety warning function as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The rearview mirror body is provided with a rain shield at its top; the rain shield includes a support frame, a connecting rod assembly and a rain shield cloth. The support frame is provided at the top of the rearview mirror body. The first end of the rain shield cloth is installed in the groove on the side of the support frame. The connecting rod assembly is a foldable structure and its first end is installed in the groove. The second end of the connecting rod assembly is connected to the second end of the rain shield cloth. In rainy or snowy weather, the connecting rod assembly is adapted to unfold the rain cover to protect the lens of the rearview mirror body; in non-rainy or snowy weather, the connecting rod assembly is adapted to fold the rain cover and store it in the groove.

5. The rearview mirror with safety warning function as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting rod assembly includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, and a crossbar. The crossbar is connected to the second end of the rainproof cloth. The first end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the groove. The first end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the crossbar. The second ends of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are hinged together.

6. The rearview mirror with safety warning function as described in claim 5, characterized in that: When the connecting rod assembly is deployed, connecting rod one and connecting rod two are located on the same straight line and are perpendicular to the crossbar and the support frame.

7. The rearview mirror with safety warning function as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The hinged ends of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are hinged by a screw shaft; when the connecting rod assembly is unfolded, the screw shaft is adapted to be tightened to lock the hinged ends.

8. The rearview mirror with safety warning function as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The rearview mirror body has a mounting groove at its top, and the support frame is movably disposed within the mounting groove; when retracted, the support frame is adapted to be hidden and retracted within the mounting groove and flush with the top of the rearview mirror body.

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