Device for facilitating reversing for at least one motor vehicle and motor vehicle

Abstract

Device for facilitating reversing for at least one motor vehicle (1), comprising at least one mirror (5), wherein the mirror (5) can be assigned to the rear window (3) of the motor vehicle (1) and can be attached to the motor vehicle (1) at least below or at least above the rear window (3), characterized in that the mirror (5) has reflective surfaces on both sides.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for facilitating reversing for at least one motor vehicle, comprising at least one mirror. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle.

[0002] While driving forward in a motor vehicle poses few problems for most drivers, reversing involves reduced visibility. Mirrors inside the vehicle and on the sides of the vehicle assist with reversing.

[0003] To enable safe reversing, technical improvements such as ultrasonic sensors and cameras have been installed in vehicles. Images from one or more cameras are regularly displayed on the navigation system monitor in the vehicle's cockpit. However, not everyone likes to look forward at the navigation system's display while reversing. Many drivers turn around inside the vehicle to look over the seatbacks through the rear window and observe the road ahead and the traffic situation.

[0004] A device for facilitating reversing for at least one motor vehicle 1 and a motor vehicle is known from US 2005 / 0052762 A1. A device for facilitating reversing for at least one motor vehicle and a motor vehicle with such a device is known from KR 10 2002 0 055 064 A. DE 10 2017 109 354 A1 also discloses extendable mirrors.

[0005] The invention is based on the objective of providing a device of the aforementioned type that enables simpler reversing with a motor vehicle. Furthermore, an improved motor vehicle is to be presented.

[0006] This problem is solved for the device according to the invention by the fact that the mirror has reflective surfaces on both sides. The device according to the invention provides at least one additional mirror. This mirror can be arranged in the area of ​​the rear window of the motor vehicle so that it is visible to the driver of the motor vehicle through the rear window when reversing. This arrangement of the mirror in the area of ​​the rear window of the motor vehicle is achieved by a means of attaching the mirror to the motor vehicle. The mirror arranged in this way allows the driver to see, in particular, the area around the motor vehicle. This is useful, for example, when reversing out of a tight parking space.

[0007] According to the invention, the mirror has reflective surfaces on both sides. The mirror can therefore display a reflection on each of its two sides. By adjusting the mirror position, it is possible to look both to the left and to the right, in order to observe, in particular, the traffic approaching from those directions.

[0008] A first further development of the invention provides that the mirror's design is adapted to the curve of the rear window. A rear window often has a curved shape, and the mirror can also be curved. The mirror can have a crescent shape. Thus, for practical use, it is flat but has a crescent-shaped cutout.

[0009] In a further embodiment of the invention, the mirror is provided with fastening elements for attaching it to the motor vehicle above and / or below its rear window. These fastening elements allow the mirror to be attached in the area of ​​the rear window. The attachment is not made to the rear window itself, but rather to areas of the motor vehicle below and / or above the rear window.

[0010] Furthermore, the mirror can be designed to be pivotally mounted on the vehicle. This pivoting capability allows the mirror to be laid flat against the rear window when not in use, thus preventing it from obstructing a collision. When in use, the pivoting function allows the mirror to be swiveled in one direction and then the other to provide different viewing perspectives. The mirror can be equipped with a rotary actuator that can be operated from the vehicle's cockpit.

[0011] Finally, a further development of the invention proposes that the mirror has at least two overlapping reflective surfaces and that both reflective surfaces are movable relative to each other. The mirror can therefore be compact, but its reflective surface can be enlarged for use. For this purpose, the two reflective surfaces are moved relative to each other so that they no longer overlap, but only have a narrow overlap. This allows for a better view through the mirror.

[0012] With regard to the motor vehicle, the problem is solved according to the invention by equipping it with a device to facilitate reversing of the type described above.

[0013] The vehicle may also be equipped with mounting points for the mirror of the device to facilitate reversing.

[0014] An embodiment of the inventive device is shown in the drawing. The drawing shows: Fig. 1 a partial side view of a motor vehicle with a mirror of the device according to the invention, Fig. 2 a scaled-up partial side view of the motor vehicle with the mirror of the device, Fig. 3 a perspective view of a street scene with a motor vehicle pulling out of a parking space and Fig. 4 A perspective view of the interior of a motor vehicle with two mirrors.

[0015] Motor vehicle 1 is in Fig. Figure 1 shows only the rear area with a rear wheel 2. The rear window 3 of the motor vehicle 1 is equipped with a windshield wiper 4 and a mirror 5 of the device according to the invention for facilitating reversing.

[0016] The mirror 5 has a crescent shape and is positioned close to the rear window 3. It is mounted at attachment points 6 of the motor vehicle 1.

[0017] Fig. Figure 2 shows the mirror 5 between its mounting points 6 of the motor vehicle 1. The mirror 5 itself has fastening elements 7 with which the mirror 5 can be attached to the mounting points 6 of the motor vehicle 1.

[0018] Fig. Figure 3 shows the typical course of a road 8. Several motor vehicles 1 are parked along the side of the road 8. A motor vehicle 1' intends to reverse out of its parking space, as indicated by arrow 9. A mirror 5 is mounted on the rear window 3 of motor vehicle 1' to facilitate the reversing.

[0019] Regarding motor vehicle 1 in Fig. In section 4, the rear window 3 can be seen from the inside. Here, two mirrors 5 are assigned to the rear window 3 for parking to the left or right.

Claims

[1] Device for facilitating reversing for at least one motor vehicle (1), comprising at least one mirror (5), wherein the mirror (5) is attributable to the rear window (3) of the motor vehicle (1) and is attachable to the motor vehicle (1) at least below or at least above the rear window (3), characterized by , that the mirror (5) has reflective surfaces on both sides. [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized by , that the shape of the mirror (5) is adapted to the shape of the rear window (3). [3] Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the mirror (5) has an approximately crescent shape. [4] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the mirror (5) has fastening elements (7) for attaching it to the motor vehicle (1) above and / or below its rear window (3). [5] Device according to claim 4, characterized by, that the mirror (5) on the motor vehicle (1) is pivotable. [6] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the mirror (5) has at least two overlapping mirror surfaces and that both mirror surfaces are movable relative to each other. [7] motor vehicle, characterized by that it is equipped with a device according to one of claims 1 to 6. [8] Motor vehicle according to claim 7, characterized by , that it has attachment points (6) for the mirror (5).

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