Fitting structure of vanity mirror

Abstract

To provide a fitting structure of a vanity mirror which is capable of enhancing a degree of freedom of deployment.SOLUTION: A vanity mirror 10 comprises: a mirror body 20 in which both edge parts of a first mirror panel 24 and a second mirror panel 25 are connected rotatably around a first axis line 26 along the edge parts and a holding part 22 which holds the mirror body 20 in the edge part on the side opposed to the first axis line 26 of the first mirror panel 24 and enables oscillation around a second axis line 32 along the edge part. The vanity mirror is attached to a ceiling material 12 at the holding part 22 and configured so as to be changeable between a storage state in which the mirror body 20 with the first mirror panel 24 and the second mirror panel 25 folded is along the ceiling material 12 and a usage state in which the mirror body 20 with the first mirror panel 24 and the second mirror panel 25 open is hung down from the ceiling material 12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mounting structure for a vanity mirror disposed on a ceiling of a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] The following Patent Document 1 discloses a vanity mirror arranged on the ceiling inside a vehicle. This vanity mirror is configured to be integrated with a vehicle interior lamp. More specifically, the vanity mirror is rotatably held with respect to a main body fixed to the ceiling, and can be realized in a stored state in which it is stored in a recess formed in the main body, and in a usage state in which it hangs down from the main body. In the stored state, the light source provided in the main body functions as a vehicle interior lamp, and in the usage state, the light source functions as a vanity lamp. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-51253 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The vanity mirror described in the above Patent Document 1 is configured to be retractable into a recess in the main body, and the main body functions as the bezel (outer frame) of the vanity mirror. Since the main body also requires a portion to be attached to the ceiling, the vanity mirror of this configuration has a problem in that the overall outer size including the bezel is relatively large, limiting the degree of freedom in placement.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mounting structure for a vanity mirror that allows for improved freedom of arrangement. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the mounting structure of a vanity mirror disclosed in the present application has the following configuration. (1) A mounting structure for a vanity mirror to be attached to a ceiling material of a vehicle, comprising: The vanity mirror is a mirror body including a rectangular first mirror panel and a rectangular second mirror panel, each having a mirror, the edges of the first mirror panel and the second mirror panel being connected to each other so as to be rotatable about a first axis line along the edges; a holding portion that holds the mirror body at an edge portion of the first mirror panel opposite to the first axis and allows the mirror body to swing about a second axis along the edge portion; Equipped with A vanity mirror mounting structure that is attached to the ceiling material at the retaining portion and can be changed between a stored state in which the mirror body, in which the first mirror panel and the second mirror panel are folded, is positioned along the ceiling material, and a usage state in which the mirror body, in which the first mirror panel and the second mirror panel are unfolded, is positioned so as to hang down from the ceiling material.

[0007] The vanity mirror mounting structure disclosed in the present application has a foldable mirror body, and is attached to a ceiling material in a swingable state at the edge of the other side of the first mirror panel, which is parallel to the first axis that is the axis when the mirror body is folded. According to the vanity mirror mounting structure disclosed in the present application, when the mirror is stored, the dimension in the direction perpendicular to the second axis is approximately half of the dimension when the mirror is unfolded, making it more compact than a single mirror of the same size, and allowing for greater freedom in placement.

[0008] In addition, the mounting structure for the vanity mirror having the above-mentioned configuration can be configured in various ways as shown below.

[0009] (2) The mirror body has a lighting unit that irradiates light toward a user of the vanity mirror, the holding portion has a main body portion, an engagement portion formed to protrude from the main body portion and engage with a through hole formed in the ceiling material, and a holding portion conductive portion formed across the main body portion and the engagement portion for supplying power to the lighting portion, the ceiling material has a ceiling-side conductive portion on an outer surface of the vehicle cabin, the ceiling material extending from an edge of the through-hole to supply power to the lighting unit, The vanity mirror mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the ceiling-side conductive portion and the holding portion conductive portion are in contact with each other when the holding portion is engaged with the through hole.

[0010] In this vanity mirror mounting structure, in order to mount the vanity mirror on the ceiling material, the engagement part is simply engaged with the through hole of the ceiling material, and the lighting part of the vanity mirror can be electrically connected to the vehicle body side. Note that in this configuration, the connection between the ceiling side conductive part and the holding part conductive part is merely secured, and it does not mean that the lighting part is turned on.

[0011] (3) The first mirror panel has a panel-side conductive portion for supplying power to the illumination unit, The mounting structure for a vanity mirror described in (2), wherein the panel side conductive portion is not in contact with the holding portion conductive portion when in the stored state, and is in contact with the holding portion conductive portion when the first mirror panel is rotated toward the usage state.

[0012] In the vanity mirror mounting structure disclosed in the present application, the first mirror panel is configured to rotate relative to the main body of the holder. The vanity mirror mounting structure configured in this manner is configured so that the panel side conductive part is switched between connected and disconnected to the holder conductive part as the first mirror panel rotates relative to the holder main body. Note that in this configuration, the connection of the panel side conductive part to the holder conductive part may simply be switched between connected and disconnected via wiring, or may be switched between turned on and off for the lighting part.

[0013] (4) The mirror body has an illumination unit that irradiates light toward a user of the vanity mirror, The mounting structure for a vanity mirror described in any one of items (1) to (3), wherein the mirror body is provided with a switch mechanism that cuts off the flow of electricity to the lighting unit when the first mirror panel and the second mirror panel are folded, and allows the flow of electricity to the lighting unit when the first mirror panel and the second mirror panel are opened.

[0014] The vanity mirror mounting structure of this configuration can function as, for example, a switch for the lighting unit that switches the lighting unit on and off by switching the lighting unit on and off. With the mounting structure of this configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of operation steps required to turn the lighting unit on and off and to reduce the number of operation steps required to store the lighting unit. When combined with the above-mentioned configuration for switching the connection / disconnection of the panel-side conductive part to the holding part conductive part, the lighting unit will not be turned on even if either one is turned on, and the lighting unit will be turned on when both are turned on.

[0015] (5) A sun visor is provided on the ceiling material, and a recess is formed in a portion covered by the sun visor in a stored state in which the sun visor is in a position along the ceiling material, The vanity mirror mounting structure according to any one of claims (1) to (4), wherein the vanity mirror in the stored state is housed in the recess.

[0016] Since the vanity mirror mounting structure of this configuration has a small dimension in the direction perpendicular to the axis, the vanity mirror can be reliably hidden by the sun visor in the stored state, thereby avoiding a complicated design of the vehicle ceiling. Effect of the Invention

[0017] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mounting structure for a vanity mirror that allows for improved freedom of arrangement. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a vanity mirror to which the mounting structure of an embodiment is applied in a stored state as viewed from inside a vehicle interior; [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a vanity mirror to which the mounting structure of an embodiment is applied when in use, as viewed from inside a vehicle interior; [Diagram 3] Side cross-sectional view of vanity mirror in stowed position [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the area around the second axis when the vanity mirror is in a stored state. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the area around the second axis, illustrating a case where the state is changed from the stored state to the use state. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the area around the second axis, illustrating the vanity mirror in use. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the area around the first axis when the vanity mirror is in a stored state. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the area around the first axis, illustrating a case where the state is changed from the stored state to the use state. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the area around the first axis, illustrating the vanity mirror in use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] The mounting structure of the vanity mirror 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention is adopted in a vehicle, and the mounting structure of the vanity mirror 10 will be described in detail with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 9. Note that in some of the drawings, directions are indicated using the symbols Fr, Rr, IN, OUT, U, and D, which respectively indicate the front side, rear side, inside and outside of the passenger compartment (vehicle compartment) in the vehicle width direction, the upper side, and the lower side.

[0020] The vanity mirrors 10 are provided in correspondence with the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle, and are arranged on the ceiling of the vehicle. Fig. 1 shows only one of them, and as shown in Fig. 1, a sun visor 14 is provided on a roof trim (ceiling material) 12 that forms the design surface of the vehicle's ceiling, and when the sun visor 14 is in a stored state in which it is oriented along the roof trim 12 (see Fig. 3), the vanity mirror 10 is provided at a location 12a that is covered by the sun visor 14 in the stored state. Fig. 1 shows the sun visor 14 in a used state in which it stands upright against the roof trim 12.

[0021] The roof trim 12 has a rectangular recess 16 formed at a portion 12a that is covered by the sun visor 14 in the stored state. The vanity mirror 10 can be accommodated in the recess 16.

[0022] The vanity mirror 10 includes a mirror body 20 and a holder 22 that mounts the mirror body 20 to the roof trim 12 and holds it so as to be swingable. The mirror body 20 includes a rectangular first mirror panel 24 having a first mirror 24a, a rectangular second mirror panel 25 having a second mirror 25a, and a first shaft 26 that rotatably connects the edges of the first mirror panel 24 and the second mirror panel 25, and is of a so-called folding type. That is, the mirror body can be opened and closed around the first shaft 26 (which functions as a first axis), specifically, it can be folded so that the first mirror 24a and the second mirror 25a are folded inward to be in a closed state, or the first mirror panel 24 and the second mirror panel 25 are unfolded to be in an open state (see FIG. 2) in which the first mirror 24a and the second mirror 25a face backwards. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the mirror body 20 in the closed state can be accommodated in the recess 16. As shown in FIG.

[0023] The holding section 22 is composed of a pair of holding members 30 and a second shaft body 32. As shown in Figs. 4 to 6, the pair of holding members 30 has a shape having a generally cylindrical hinge portion (main body portion) 34 and a claw portion 35 that is an engagement portion formed by protruding radially from the hinge portion 34. Although not shown, the pair of holding members 30 hold both ends in the vehicle width direction at the upper edge of the first mirror panel 24. More specifically, the second shaft body 32 is in a state of penetrating the upper edge of the first mirror panel 24, and each end of the second shaft body 32 is fitted into each hinge portion 34 of the pair of holding members 30, so that the first mirror panel 24 can rotate around the second shaft body 32. Incidentally, the first mirror panel 24 is configured to have a certain degree of frictional force acting between it and the second shaft body 32, and the first mirror panel 24 is held at an arbitrary angle with respect to the second shaft body 32 by the frictional force.

[0024] The pair of holding members 30 are made of a resin member 36 made of resin that forms most of the hinge portion 34 and the claw portion 35, and a metal clip 37. The clip 37 has an attachment portion 37a for attachment to a portion 36a (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "resin member hinge portion 36a") that forms the hinge portion 34 of the resin member 36, and the attachment portion 37a is fitted so as to cover a part of the outer periphery of the resin member hinge portion 36a. The clip 37 also has a portion 36b (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "resin member claw portion 36b") that forms the claw portion 35 of the resin member 36, as well as a clip-side claw portion 37b. The resin member claw portion 36b and the clip-side claw portion 37b are in a state of protruding in parallel from positions spaced apart from each other. The resin member claw portion 36b and the clip-side claw portion 37b are capable of bending in a direction approaching each other, forming the claw portion 35 of the holding member 30.

[0025] A through hole 40 is formed in the roof trim 12 at the rear end side in the recess 16, and the claw portion 35 of the holding member 30 is fitted into the through hole 40, so that the resin member claw portion 36b and the clip side claw portion 37b are each hooked and stopped on the hole edge portion of the through hole 40. Note that a bracket 42 made of a copper plate is arranged in a layered state on the back surface (the outer side surface and the upper surface) around the through hole 40 of the roof trim 12, and the bracket 42 extends from the hole edge portion of the through hole 40 and is connected to wiring on the vehicle body side (not shown). In other words, when the holding member 30 is fitted into the through hole 40 at the claw portion 35, the clip side claw portion 37b and the bracket 42 come into contact with each other to be electrically connected.

[0026] As will be described in detail later, a vanity lamp 50 is disposed on the first mirror panel 24 as an illumination section that irradiates light toward the user of the vanity mirror 10, and the bracket 42 and clip 37 are for supplying power to the vanity lamp 50. In other words, the bracket 42 functions as a ceiling-side conductive section, and the clip 37 functions as a holding section conductive section.

[0027] As described above, the vanity lamp 50 is disposed on the first mirror panel 24. The vanity lamp 50 includes a substrate 52, an LED element 54 as a light source mounted on the substrate 52, and a lens member 56 for diffusing the light of the LED element 54. The first mirror panel 24 also has a bezel 24b that is an outer frame of the first mirror 24a, and a copper plate 58 is attached to the back surface of the bezel 24b at the end on the holding member 30 side, along the back surface. The copper plate 58 is connected to the wiring of the substrate 52 by using a through hole 60 formed in the bezel 24b, and functions as a panel-side conductive portion. One end 58a of the copper plate 58 is in contact with the outer circumferential surface of the hinge portion 34 of the holding member 30.

[0028] 4, in a state where the mirror body 20 is housed in the recess 16 (stored state), more specifically, in a state where the first mirror panel 24 is along the surface of the roof trim 12, one end 58a of the copper plate 58 abuts against the resin member hinge portion 36a. On the other hand, when the mirror body 20 is rotated about the second shaft body 32 and raised from the stored state, one end 58a of the copper plate 58 moves along the surface of the hinge portion 34 and comes into contact with the mounting portion 37a of the clip 37. That is, in this state, the wiring on the vehicle body side is electrically connected to the wiring portion of the substrate 52.

[0029] The mirror body 20 is provided with a switch mechanism 70 that switches the vanity lamp 50 between on and off (ON / OFF) when the mirror body 20 is opened or closed. The switch mechanism 70 is provided around the first shaft 26 of the mirror body 20, and the structure around the first shaft 26 will be described below with reference to Figs. 7 to 9.

[0030] Inside the first mirror panel 24, two copper plates 72, 73 connected to the wiring portion of the substrate 52 extend toward the edge portion of the first mirror panel 24 on the opposite side to the holding portion 22 (the edge portion on the vehicle rear side when in the stored state shown in FIG. 7). The tip portion of the first copper plate 72 is folded back to form a U-shape when viewed from the axial direction (vehicle width direction) of the first shaft body 26, and the tip portion 72a (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the "first copper plate tip portion 72a") extends toward the holding portion 22 side (vehicle front side). On the other hand, the tip portion 73a of the second copper plate 73 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the "second copper plate tip portion 73a") is disposed in such a manner that it faces the inside of the folded back portion of the first copper plate 72, and is located above the first copper plate tip portion 72a. In other words, the tip portion 73a of the second copper plate extends to a position where it overlaps the tip portion 72a of the first copper plate in the thickness direction of the first mirror panel 24.

[0031] The second mirror panel 25 has a generally cylindrical portion 76 into which the first shaft 26 is fitted, at an edge portion connected to the first mirror panel 24. However, the cylindrical portion 76 has a portion on the second mirror 25a side in the thickness direction of the second mirror panel 25 cut out to form a flat portion 76a. When the second mirror panel 25 is in the stored state shown in Fig. 7, the tip portion 72a of the first copper plate is in contact with the flat portion 76a.

[0032] The first copper plate 72 and the second copper plate 73 are configured to be in contact with each other, thereby providing electrical continuity, allowing current to flow to the LED element 54 and lighting the vanity lamp 50. In other words, when in the stored state, the first copper plate 72 and the second copper plate 73 are not in contact with each other, current to the LED element 54 is cut off, and the vanity lamp 50 is in a non-lighting state.

[0033] 8 and 9, when the mirror body 20 is opened, in other words, when the second mirror panel 25 is rotated around the first shaft 26 relative to the first mirror panel 24, the portion of the cylindrical portion 76 that contacts the first copper plate tip 72a is removed from the flat portion 76a. In other words, since the dimension from the first shaft 26 to the outer peripheral surface 76b other than the flat portion 76a is larger than the dimension from the first shaft 26 to the flat portion 76a, the first copper plate tip 72a is bent toward the second copper plate tip 73a and contacts the second copper plate tip 73a. In other words, the first copper plate 72 and the second copper plate 73 are in contact with each other and are electrically connected, allowing current to flow to the LED element 54, and the vanity lamp 50 is turned on.

[0034] As described above, the mounting structure of the vanity mirror 10 of this embodiment includes the rectangular first mirror panel 24 and second mirror panel 25 each having the mirror 24a, 25a, the mirror body 20 in which the edges of the first mirror panel 24 and the second mirror panel 25 are connected to each other so as to be rotatable about the first shaft (first axis) 26 along the edges, and the holding part 22 that holds the mirror body 20 at the edge of the first mirror panel 24 opposite the first shaft 26 and allows it to swing about the second shaft (second axis) 32 along the edges. The mirror body 20 is attached to the roof trim (ceiling material) 12 by the holding part 22, and can be changed between a stored state in which the mirror body 20 with the first mirror panel 24 and the second mirror panel 25 folded is in a position along the roof trim 12, and a usage state in which the mirror body 20 with the first mirror panel 24 and the second mirror panel 25 unfolded is in a position hanging down from the roof trim 12. According to the mounting structure of the vanity mirror 10 of this embodiment configured in this manner, when it is in the stored state, the dimension in the direction perpendicular to the second shaft 32 (first shaft 26) (the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle) is approximately half the dimension when it is unfolded, making it more compact than a single mirror of the same size and allowing for greater freedom in placement.

[0035] In addition, since the vanity mirror 10 in this embodiment has a small dimension in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, it is entirely covered and hidden by the sun visor 14, which allows the design of the vehicle ceiling to be neat and tidy.

[0036] Furthermore, the mounting structure of the vanity mirror 10 of this embodiment allows the vanity lamp 50 to be turned on simply by changing the mirror body 20 from a stored state to a usage state, or in simple terms, by simply opening the mirror body 20, so it is possible to reduce the number of operational actions required to turn on the vanity lamp 50, and similarly, it is possible to reduce the number of operational actions required when storing the mirror.

[0037] <Other embodiments> The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can be embodied in various forms with various modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the switch mechanism 70 for the vanity lamp 50 is provided around the first shaft 26, but the switch mechanism 70 is not essential. In this case, for example, the vanity lamp 50 can be configured to be switched on and off when the copper plate 58, which is the panel-side conductive part, and the clip 37, which is the holding part conductive part, are switched between connected and disconnected. Alternatively, a switch that allows the user to turn the vanity lamp 50 on and off may be provided.

[0039] In the above embodiment, a mounting structure for a vanity mirror for an automobile has been exemplified, however, the present invention is not limited to automobiles and can be widely applied to cases where a vanity mirror is provided on the ceiling of other vehicles, trains, airplanes, ships, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 10...vanity mirror, 12...roof trim (ceiling material), 14...sun visor, 16...recess, 20...mirror body, 22...holding portion, 24...first mirror panel, 24a...first mirror, 25...second mirror panel, 25a...second mirror, 26...first shaft (first axis), 32...second shaft (second axis), 34...main body, 35...claw portion (engagement portion), 37...clip (holding portion conductive portion), 40...through hole, 42...bracket (ceiling side conductive portion), 50...vanity lamp (lighting portion), 58...copper plate (panel side conductive portion), 70...switch mechanism

Claims

1. A mounting structure for a vanity mirror to be attached to a ceiling material of a vehicle, comprising: The vanity mirror is a mirror body including a rectangular first mirror panel and a rectangular second mirror panel, each having a mirror, the edges of the first mirror panel and the second mirror panel being connected to each other so as to be rotatable about a first axis line along the edges; a holding portion that holds the mirror body at an edge portion of the first mirror panel opposite to the first axis and allows the mirror body to swing about a second axis along the edge portion; Equipped with A vanity mirror mounting structure that is attached to the ceiling material at the retaining portion and can be changed between a stored state in which the mirror body, in which the first mirror panel and the second mirror panel are folded, is positioned along the ceiling material, and a usage state in which the mirror body, in which the first mirror panel and the second mirror panel are unfolded, is positioned so as to hang down from the ceiling material.

2. The mirror body has an illumination unit that irradiates light toward a user of the vanity mirror, the holding portion has a main body portion, an engagement portion formed to protrude from the main body portion and engage with a through hole formed in the ceiling material, and a holding portion conductive portion formed across the main body portion and the engagement portion for supplying power to the lighting portion, the ceiling material has a ceiling-side conductive portion on an outer surface of the vehicle cabin, the ceiling material extending from an edge of the through-hole to supply power to the lighting unit, 2. The vanity mirror mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the ceiling-side conductive portion and the holding portion conductive portion are in contact with each other when the holding portion is engaged with the through hole.

3. the first mirror panel has a panel-side conductive portion for supplying power to the illumination portion, 3. The vanity mirror mounting structure according to claim 2, wherein the panel side conductive portion is not in contact with the holding portion conductive portion when the first mirror panel is in the stored state, and is in contact with the holding portion conductive portion when the first mirror panel is rotated toward the usage state.

4. The mirror body has an illumination unit that irradiates light toward a user of the vanity mirror, 4. The vanity mirror mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the mirror body is provided with a switch mechanism that cuts off current to the lighting unit when the first mirror panel and the second mirror panel are folded, and allows current to flow to the lighting unit when the first mirror panel and the second mirror panel are opened.

5. a sun visor is provided on the ceiling material, and a recess is formed in a portion covered by the sun visor in a stored state in which the sun visor is in a position along the ceiling material, The vanity mirror mounting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the vanity mirror in the stored state is housed in the recess.

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