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Abstract

To make adjustments easier. [Solution] A spacer is installed between the mounting bracket C and the windshield F to change the orientation of the camera lens. If the glass surface is vertical, a spacer SPC1 for uniaxial rotation vector transformation is used; if the glass surface is inclined, a spacer SPC2 for biaxial rotation vector transformation is used. Adjustment is made by interposing a hexahedron-shaped spacer SPC3, which has a height of 0 or more at its four corners and is smaller than the bracket-glass surface mounting area. A spacer SPC4, which has a small area smaller than the bracket's adhesive surface and has edges made of easily shrinkable material around the center, is used to make the outside appearance neat. A spacer SPC5 that can be angle-adjusted using a hinge is used.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to, for example, objects related to the installation of equipment and the like.

Background Art

[0002] A technique of attaching a bracket for holding a drive recorder to the front glass of a vehicle using a double-sided tape is known (Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to, for example, make adjustments easier than before. The object of the invention of the present application is not limited to this, and the applicant also intends to obtain rights by means of divisional applications, amendments, etc. for configurations aimed at obtaining effects achieved by parts of the configurations disclosed in this specification and drawings. For example, the problems obtained by replacing the parts described as "can be" in this specification with "is a problem" are disclosed in this specification, and the applicant also intends to obtain rights by means of divisional applications, amendments, etc. for the configurations for solving these problems. The applicant of the present application intends to make part of the configurations described in this specification the scope of claims by amendment or divisional application.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] (1) By attaching the attachment surface side of the attachment member to the attachment surface of the adherend, when installing the device held by the attachment member to the adherend, an object interposed between the attachment member and the adherend, characterized by comprising a structure capable of changing the angle formed between the attachment surface and the attachment surface of the adherend.

[0006] This method makes adjustment easier than before. For example, by "interposing an object between the mounting member and the object to be attached that can change the angle between the attachment surface and the object to be attached," the orientation of the equipment can be adjusted from the stage of attaching the mounting member to the object to be attached. Here, the method of attaching the attachment surface of the mounting member to the object to be attached via the interposing object can be either by directly attaching it using an adhesive such as bond, or by indirectly attaching it using double-sided tape. Using double-sided tape is particularly good. Double-sided tape makes it easy to make the thickness of the adhesive layer uniform, and can be said to be a more suitable attachment method for the purpose of adjusting the angle between the mounting member and the object to be attached. Furthermore, the position for holding the equipment only needs to be a position where the equipment and the object to be attached do not interfere with each other when the mounting member is attached to the object to be attached, and this can be the opposite side of the attachment surface, or the side of the mounting member if the mounting member has sufficient thickness or if the object to be attached is columnar. In addition, the adhesive surface, the interposing object, and the surface to be attached only need to be in a relationship where they can be attached to each other with the interposition of double-sided tape or the like. The adhesive surface, the interposing object, and the surface to be attached can be composed of, for example, a flat surface, an uneven surface, a curved surface, or a surface that combines these. Furthermore, it is preferable to make the adhesive surface of the mounting member itself capable of being attached to the surface to be attached to the object. For example, if the object to be attached is flat, the adhesive surface of the mounting member itself should be flat. In this way, when it is not necessary to adjust the orientation of the device when attaching the mounting member to the object, a more stable attachment can be achieved by directly attaching the adhesive surface of the mounting member itself to the surface to be attached to the object. Also, when it is necessary to adjust the orientation of the device when attaching the mounting member to the object, angle adjustment becomes easier than before. In particular, when the device can be attached to the object by rotating it around the axis with the normal to the adhesive surface as the first axis, and the device side has a structure that allows the device to rotate around a second axis which is a different axis from the first axis, it exhibits excellent effects. With this configuration, adjustment is possible for any of the three axes without needing to provide rotational mechanisms for two of the axes on the equipment side. These three axes should ideally be orthogonal.

[0007] (2) An object comprising a first surface located on the mounting member side and a second surface located on the object to be attached, wherein the first surface and the second surface are in an inclined relationship relative to each other.

[0008] In this way, the mounting surface of the mounting member can be attached to the surface of the object to be attached at an angle. This angle can be set, for example, by the degree of the angle between the first and second surfaces. For example, if a greater angle is desired, a mounting member with a larger angle between the first and second surfaces can be used. The first surface only needs to be a surface that can be attached to the mounting surface of the mounting member using, for example, double-sided tape, and the second surface does not need to be a surface that can be attached to the surface of the object to be attached using, for example, double-sided tape. The first and second surfaces can be composed of, for example, a flat surface, a surface with irregularities, a curved surface, a surface that combines these, etc. A flat surface is particularly preferable.

[0009] (3) A device comprising a first surface located on the mounting member side and a second surface located on the object to be attached, wherein the first surface and the second surface are inclined relative to each other around two axes.

[0010] In this way, the mounting member can be attached so that its adhesive surface is tilted around two axes relative to the adhesive surface of the object to be attached. If the device can be rotated around a predetermined axis when it is held by the mounting member, or after it has been held, the tilt in three axes can be used to orient the device in the desired direction.

[0011] (4) The object is characterized by having a structure in which the thickness is gradually changed so as to gradually change the distance between the adhesive surface of the mounting member and the adhesive surface of the object to be attached.

[0012] In this way, the mounting member can be attached to the substrate without difficulty. For example, when changing the spacing in stages, if double-sided tape is used, there is a risk that the double-sided tape may lift. However, by gradually changing the spacing, the adhesion of the double-sided tape to the mounting member and the substrate can be improved. As a result, when attaching the mounting member to the substrate using double-sided tape, it becomes less likely to peel off.

[0013] (5) An object having a first surface located on the mounting member side, a second surface located on the object to be attached side, and a joint that connects the first surface and the second surface while maintaining a distance between them, wherein the first surface and the second surface are in an inclined relationship relative to each other.

[0014] In this way, the inclination relationship between the mounting member and the object to be attached can be stabilized. Here, the joint can be a side wall that joins the periphery of the first surface and the second surface, a rib that joins the parts other than the periphery of the first surface and the second surface, a joint that has both a side wall and a rib, a joint that does not have space or gaps inside the side wall, and so on.

[0015] (6) The object having a first surface located on the mounting member side, a second surface located on the object to be attached side, and a joint that connects the first surface and the second surface while maintaining a distance between them, wherein the first surface and the second surface are in a relative inclined relationship around two axes.

[0016] In this way, the mounting member and the object to be attached can be tilted around two axes and attached in a stable state. Here, the joint can consist of a side wall that joins the periphery of the first and second surfaces, a rib that joins the parts other than the periphery of the first and second surfaces, a joint that has both a side wall and a rib, a joint that does not have space or gaps inside the side wall, and so on.

[0017] (7) An object having a first surface located on the mounting member side, a second surface located on the object to be attached side, and a side wall that joins the periphery of the first surface and the second surface at a distance from each other, wherein the first surface and the second surface are in an inclined relationship relative to each other.

[0018] In this way, the inclination relationship between the mounting member and the object to be attached can be made even more stable. Here, the side wall can be made by joining the periphery of the first and second surfaces all the way around, or by partially cutting it in the circumferential direction, etc. Also, one or both of the first and second surfaces can be made into a rectangular frame or ring shape, or a rectangular frame or ring shape that is partially cut, etc. Furthermore, the object itself can be made into multiple parts in the height direction of the side wall, or into multiple parts in the width direction of the side wall, etc.

[0019] (8) The object having a first surface located on the mounting member side, a second surface located on the object to be attached side, and a side wall that joins the periphery of the first surface and the second surface at a distance from each other, wherein the first surface and the second surface are in a relative inclined relationship around two axes.

[0020] In this way, the mounting member and the object to be attached can be tilted around two axes, allowing for a more stable attachment. Here, the side wall can be made by joining the periphery of the first and second surfaces all the way around, or by partially cutting it in the circumferential direction, etc. Also, one or both of the first and second surfaces can be made into a rectangular frame or ring shape, or a rectangular frame or ring shape with a portion cut off, etc. Furthermore, the object itself can be made into multiple parts in the height direction of the side wall, or into multiple parts in the width direction of the side wall, etc.

[0021] (9) A first surface located on the mounting member side, a second surface located on the object to be attached, and the An object characterized by having side walls that join the periphery of one face and the periphery of the second face at a distance from each other, and being configured as a hexahedron in which the first face and the second face have a rectangular shape and are in a relative inclined relationship.

[0022] In this way, the direction of the inclination can be easily determined, and the mounting member can be accurately positioned between the mounting member and the object to be attached.

[0023] It has a first surface located on the side of the mounting member, a second surface located on the side of the adherend, and a side wall that joins the peripheries of the first surface and the second surface while maintaining a gap, and the first surface and the second surface are configured in a hexahedron shape that exhibits a rectangular shape and has a relatively inclined relationship around two axes.

[0024] In this way, a complex inclination around two axes can be easily grasped, and it can be accurately interposed between the mounting member and the adherend.

[0025] (11) It is characterized in that it is configured to have a smaller area than the adhesion surface so as to fit within the plane of the adhesion surface side.

[0026] In this way, it can be appropriately interposed at a desired location without protruding from the adhesion surface. For example, when the adhesion surface of the adherend is curved, the degree of freedom in the position where it can be interposed when pasting the adherend and the mounting member without interference, the degree of freedom in inclination adjustment using the curvature, etc. can be increased.

[0027] (12) It includes a central portion configured to have a smaller area than the adhesion surface so as to fit within the plane of the adhesion surface side, and an edge portion located around the central portion, and the edge portion has higher compressibility than the central portion.

[0028] In this way, the space between the mounting member and the adherend can be filled even outside the interposition position of the central portion. Here, the edge portion can be provided over the entire circumference of the edge of the central portion, provided on a part of the edge of the central portion, integrated with the central portion, separate from the central portion, in contact with the edge of the central portion, not in contact with the edge of the central portion, etc. Also, the edge portion can be configured to fit within the edge of the adhesion surface, reach the edge of the adhesion surface, protrude beyond the edge of the adhesion surface, etc. In particular, it is preferable that the edge portion has a configuration that does not protrude beyond the edge of the adhesion surface and reaches the edge. Especially when the edge portion is attached so as not to protrude beyond the edge of the adhesion surface and reach the edge, it is preferable that the central portion has a space large enough to rotate to an arbitrary rotational position inside the edge portion.

[0029] (13) The invention is characterized by comprising a first member located on the mounting member side, a second member located on the object to be attached side, and a rotation-maintaining member that connects the first member and the second member so that they can rotate relative to each other and maintains the rotational state of the first member and the second member.

[0030] In this way, the relative orientation between the mounting member and the object to be attached can be changed or altered. Here, the first member and the second member can be connected in a hinge-like manner so as to be rotatable around one axis, or the first member and the second member can be connected in a hinge-like manner so as to be rotatable around one axis, and in addition, one or both of the first member and the second member can be rotated around an axis intersecting the axis of rotation, and so on.

[0031] (14) An object characterized in that a direction adjustment member is provided between the mounting member and the device for adjusting the relative orientation of the device with respect to the mounting member.

[0032] In this way, the relative orientation between the device and the object to be attached can be adjusted more significantly. Here, the orientation adjustment member can be provided on the mounting member side, on the device side, or on both the mounting member side and the device side, etc.

[0033] (15) The device is a device that includes a data acquisition member, and is characterized in that a data acquisition direction adjustment member is provided between the mounting member and the device for adjusting the relative orientation of the data acquisition member with respect to the mounting member.

[0034] In this way, the data acquisition direction by the device can be precisely adjusted. If any of the configurations (3), (6), (8), or (10) is also provided, the data acquisition direction by the device can be adjusted around three axes. Furthermore, the data acquisition direction adjustment member can be provided on the mounting member side, on the device side, or on both the mounting member side and the device side, etc.

[0035] For example, if "the device is a drive recorder," even if there are limitations to adjusting the orientation of the drive recorder relative to the mounting member, the drive recorder can be directed to a more accurate shooting range by adjusting the inclination between the mounting member and the object to be attached using any of the configurations (1) to (13).

[0036] For example, when "the object to be attached is the windshield of a vehicle," even when the device is installed in a sharply curved position near the edge of the windshield, the device can be directed in a more accurate direction by adjusting the inclination between the mounting member and the object to be attached using any of the configurations (1) to (13).

[0037] For example, when "the device is a drive recorder and the mounting surface is the windshield of a vehicle," even when a drive recorder, which has limitations in adjusting its orientation relative to the mounting member, is installed in a sharply curved position near the edge of the windshield, by adjusting the inclination between the mounting member and the mounting surface using any of the configurations (1) to (13), the drive recorder can be directed to a more accurate shooting range, even when installed in a sharply curved position near the edge of the windshield.

[0038] Vehicle windshields are curved both vertically and horizontally due to their relationship with the vehicle's exterior and interior design, and the curvature tends to be sharper towards the vertical and horizontal edges. In this context, from the perspective of ensuring forward visibility, the area in which equipment can be installed on a vehicle's windshield is inevitably limited to areas near these sharply curved edges. Furthermore, in addition to the limitations on the installation area due to the increasing number of devices such as sensors for collision avoidance systems, dashcams tend to be installed in positions where the curvature is sharper, such as near the upper left and right edges of the windshield, to avoid the effects of raindrops and tinted glass. In addition, dashcams are sometimes installed not only to record the outside of the vehicle by pointing forward, but also to record the inside of the vehicle by pointing rearward. As a result, while a drive recorder mounted on the vehicle's windshield requires a great deal of freedom in adjusting its orientation, providing any of the configurations (1) to (13), especially any of configurations (3), (6), (8), or (10), increases the degree of freedom in adjusting the orientation when mounting the drive recorder.

[0039] For example, when the mounting member is a mounting bracket comprising a mounting plate having an adhesive surface and a ring portion provided on the opposite side of the mounting plate from the adhesive surface for rotatably holding the equipment, and the mounting bracket, an object interposed between them, and the windshield are bonded and fixed together with double-sided tape, any of the configurations (1) to (13) By providing a configuration to adjust the inclination between the mounting member and the object to be attached, the adjustment range for the orientation of the drive recorder can be expanded. In this case, if any of the configurations (3), (6), (8), or (10) is also provided, the adjustment range for the orientation of the drive recorder can be expanded even further.

[0040] (16) The device is a drive recorder, the object to be attached is the windshield of a vehicle, and the mounting member is a mounting bracket comprising a mounting plate having an adhesive surface and a ring portion provided on the opposite side of the mounting plate from the adhesive surface for rotatably holding the drive recorder, wherein the mounting bracket, an object interposed between them, and the windshield are bonded and fixed together with double-sided tape.

[0041] This method increases the flexibility in adjusting the recording range of a dashcam when it is installed within the limited area of ​​the vehicle's windshield. Specifically, using a ball joint in the mounting component for the dashcam enhances the flexibility in adjusting the recording direction. Furthermore, when the recording direction is towards the front of the vehicle, a mounting bracket that rotatably holds the dashcam with a ring allows for a smaller distance between the dashcam and the windshield compared to a configuration using a ball joint. This reduces the impact of reflections of the vehicle's interior on the windshield. This is useful not only for dashcams but also for any device mounted on the windshield. It is especially useful for dashcams.

[0042] The inventions described in (1) to (16) above can be combined in any way. For example, one invention may have at least one of the other inventions (2) to (16) without having all or part of the configuration of (1). In particular, one invention may have all or part of the configuration of (1) combined with at least one of the configurations (2) to (16). Alternatively, any component may be extracted from at least one of (1) to (16) and combined. The applicant intends to obtain patent rights for such configurations as well. [Effects of the Invention]

[0043] According to the present invention, for example, adjustment can be made easier than in the conventional method. The effects of the present invention are not limited thereto, and the effects produced by the components of the structure disclosed in this specification and the drawings are also disclosed. The applicant intends to obtain rights to the components that produce such effects through divisional applications, amendments, etc. For example, any phrases in this specification that say "can do ~" are descriptions that specify the effects produced, and there are also components that produce effects even without the phrase "can do ~". [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0044] [Figure 1] The following diagrams illustrate the underlying technology of the embodiment: (A) is a front view seen from inside the vehicle, (B) is a perspective view of the drive recorder mounted on the mounting bracket, (C) is a perspective view showing the process of attaching double-sided tape to the mounting bracket, (D) is a side view showing the process of attaching the mounting bracket to the windshield, and (E) is a perspective view showing the process of attaching the drive recorder to the mounting bracket attached to the windshield and adjusting the vertical angle relative to the direction of travel. [Figure 2] The following diagrams illustrate embodiments: (A) is a perspective view of a spacer as an embodiment, (B) is a perspective view of a spacer as another embodiment, (C) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the problems of small-area spacers, (D) is a perspective view of a small-area spacer as yet another embodiment, (E) is an explanatory diagram illustrating yet another embodiment, (F) to (H) are perspective views illustrating the effects of the embodiments, and (I) is a perspective view showing a spacer of yet another embodiment. [Figure 3] Example 1 is shown, where (A) is a front view seen from inside the vehicle, (B) is a perspective view of the spacer, (C) is a schematic diagram of the state when cut along line aa, and (D) is a schematic diagram of the state when cut along line bb. [Figure 4] Example 2 is shown, where (A) is a front view seen from inside the vehicle, (B) is a perspective view of the spacer, (C) is a schematic diagram of the state when cut along line aa, and (D) and (E) are schematic diagrams of the state when cut along line bb. [Figure 5] Example 3 is shown, where (A) is a perspective view of the spacer, (C) is a schematic diagram of the state when cut along line aa, (D) is a schematic diagram of the state when cut along line bb, and (E) to (G) are perspective views seen from the front of the windshield. [Figure 6] Example 4 is shown, where (A) is a perspective view of the spacer, (B) is a schematic diagram of the spacer cut vertically at the mounting position, (C) is a perspective view seen from the front of the windshield, and (D) is a perspective view of a modified example seen from the front of the windshield. [Figure 7] Example 5 is shown, where (A) is a front view seen from inside the vehicle, (B) is a side view of the spacer, and (C) is a schematic diagram of the spacer cut horizontally at the mounting position. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0045] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in which a drive recorder is installed on the windshield of a vehicle.

[0046] [Prerequisite technology] First, the technology underlying the embodiment will be explained. As shown in Figure 1(A), devices such as drive recorders A are legally required to be installed within the top 20% of the windshield. To install drive recorder A, as shown in Figure 1(B), loosen nut B and remove mounting bracket C from the main body. Next, as shown in Figure 1(C), attach double-sided tape E to the adhesive surface D of mounting bracket C, and as shown in Figure 1(D), attach mounting bracket C to the adhesive surface G of the windshield F using double-sided tape E. Then, as shown in Figure 1(E), attach drive recorder A to mounting bracket C, point the lens in the direction of travel and the direction of recording, and tighten nut B to secure it. Here, mounting bracket C comprises a mounting plate C1 having an adhesive surface D, and a ring portion C2 provided on the opposite side of mounting plate C1 from the adhesive surface D, which rotatably holds drive recorder A.

[0047] [Challenges in the prerequisite technologies] In recent new vehicles, ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) devices are standard equipment mounted near the top center of the windshield, and these devices are gradually becoming larger (with increased functionality). As a result, it is becoming difficult to mount a dashcam near the center, and an increasing number of vehicles are being forced to mount it in the corners of the vehicle. The area near the pillow also has a TV antenna, and it is outside the wiper's wiping range, so the mounting positions are effectively quite limited. Furthermore, if mounted in the left or right corner of the windshield, the camera lens will be oriented outwards because the windshield curves more towards the corners. In the dashcam A of the premise technology, the camera lens direction can be adjusted vertically but not horizontally, so if mounted in the corner of the windshield, the opposite side will be outside the image range. To solve this, simply adding a mechanism to change the direction, such as a ball joint, would inevitably create a gap between the glass surface and the main body due to the added mechanism, resulting in a shape that hangs downwards like a digital camera type dashcam.

[0048] [Means for solving the problems of the prerequisite technology] A spacer is installed between the bracket and the glass to change the orientation of the camera lens. It will also be possible to align the left-right and front-back directions of the accelerometer. Using a spacer allows for construction with minimal space, and the gap between the glass surface and the main body is not significant. If the glass surface is a vertical plane, the spacer SPC1 (see Figure 2(A)) which performs rotation vector transformation in one axis direction is sufficient. However, since the glass surface is inclined, a two-axis spacer is required. A spacer SPC2 (see Figure 2(B)) is required for directional rotation vector transformation. [Expansion Ideas] The spacer is made smaller than the bracket-glass surface mounting area, and the tilt is adjusted by the positional relationship between the bracket and the spacer (depending on the attachment position). In this case, as shown in Figure 2(C), the length of the bracket portion is long, making it impossible to attach, so the height of the four corners must be 0 or greater (spacer SPC3; see Figure 2(D)). [A few more ideas to expand on] With the extended idea, the area of ​​the mounting surface becomes smaller than the bracket mounting surface, so if it is attached to a glass surface, a step will be visible from the outside of the glass. Therefore, as shown in Figure 2(E), a shrinkable material is inserted into the gap to make it look neat (spacer SPC4; see Figure 2(E)). [Additional ideas] If we consider that we only need three axes of orthogonal axis transformation, the first axis transformation can be used to rotate the dashcam camera up and down, as shown in Figure 2(F); the second axis transformation can be used to rotate and attach the dashcam to the windshield, as shown in Figure 2(G); and the third axis transformation can be used to rotate and attach the dashcam to the windshield, as shown in Figure 2(H). Here, using a hinge for the second axis increases the degree of freedom (spacer SPC5; see Figure 2(I)). [Examples]

[0049] Example 1 describes an example in which a drive recorder A, similar to that in the embodiment, is mounted on the driver's side edge of the vehicle's windshield F, within the upper 20% range, as shown in Figure 3(A), using a mounting bracket C similar to that in the embodiment, with a spacer SPC1 interposed between the mounting plate C1 of the mounting bracket C and the windshield F.

[0050] As shown in Figure 3(B), the spacer SPC1 has a wedge shape with a triangular side surface SPC1a and a rectangular rear end surface SPC1b, and the heights of both ends of the rear end surface SPC1b are configured such that h1L = h1R. As a result, the upper surface (first or second surface) and lower surface (second or first surface) of the spacer SPC1 are inclined relative to each other with respect to a single axis (front end).

[0051] In Example 1, as shown in Figures 3(C) and 3(D), double-sided tape E, spacer SPC1, and double-sided tape H are interposed between the adhesive surface D of the mounting plate C1 and the adhesive surface G of the windshield F, and a mounting bracket C equipped with a ring portion C2 for holding the drive recorder A is installed on the opposite side of the adhesive surface D. At this time, the spacer SPC1 is interposed with its rear end surface SPC1b facing towards the center of the windshield F so that the drive recorder A can be directed towards the center of the windshield F. As a result, the central axis AX0 of the ring portion C2 rotates around the first axis AX1, and the shooting direction of the drive recorder A that is subsequently mounted can be directed towards the center of the windshield. [Examples]

[0052] Example 2 also describes an example in which a drive recorder A, similar to that in the embodiment, is mounted on the driver's side edge of the vehicle's windshield F, within the upper 20% range, using the same mounting bracket C as in the embodiment, with a spacer SPC2 interposed between the mounting plate C1 of the mounting bracket C and the windshield F, as shown in Figure 4(A).

[0053] As shown in Figure 4(B), the spacer SPC2 has a wedge shape with a triangular side surface SPC2a and a rectangular rear end surface SPC2b, and the heights of both ends of the rear end surface SPC2b are configured such that h2L > h2R. As a result, the upper surface (first or second surface) and lower surface (second or first surface) of the spacer SPC2 are aligned along two axes (the two axes where the upper and lower surfaces intersect in three-dimensional space). A straight line. One end is the front. The relationship is one of relative inclination around the other. The relationship is one of relative inclination around a straight line (which intersects the extension of the front end).

[0054] In Example 2, as shown in Figure 4(C), double-sided tape E, spacer SPC2, and double-sided tape H are interposed between the adhesive surface D of the mounting plate C1 and the adhesive surface G of the windshield F, and a mounting bracket C equipped with a ring portion C2 for holding the drive recorder A is installed on the opposite side of the adhesive surface D. At this time, the spacer SPC2 is interposed with its rear end surface SPC2b facing towards the center of the windshield F so that the drive recorder A can be directed towards the center of the windshield F. As a result, the central axis AX0 of the ring portion C2 rotates around the first axis AX1, and the shooting direction of the drive recorder A that is subsequently mounted can be directed towards the center of the windshield.

[0055] In Example 2, as described above, the upper and lower surfaces are inclined relative to each other around two axes, so the mounting bracket C can also be tilted around the horizontal axis AX2, as shown in Figures 4(D) and (E). At this time, the amount of tilt around the horizontal axis can be adjusted according to the inclination of the windshield F by pointing the longer perpendicular line of the rear end surface SPC2b upwards or downwards. [Examples]

[0056] Example 3 describes an example in which a drive recorder A, similar to that in the embodiment, is mounted on the driver's side edge of the vehicle's windshield F, within the upper 20% range, using the same mounting bracket C as in the embodiment, with a spacer SPC3 interposed between the mounting plate C1 of the mounting bracket C and the windshield F, as shown in Figure 5(A).

[0057] As shown in Figure 5(B), the spacer SPC3 has a hexahedron shape with each face being rectangular, and the heights of the four corners of the top surface (first or second surface) and bottom surface (second or first surface) are configured in the relationship h3L1>h3R1>h3L2>h3R2. As a result, the top and bottom surfaces of the spacer SPC3 are inclined relative to each other around two axes (two straight lines that intersect the top and bottom surfaces in three-dimensional space). Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5(D), the spacer SPC3 has a smaller surface area than the adhesive surface D of the mounting bracket C.

[0058] In Example 3, as shown in Figure 5(C), double-sided tape E, spacer SPC3, and double-sided tape H are interposed between the adhesive surface D of the mounting plate C1 and the adhesive surface G of the windshield F, and a mounting bracket C equipped with a ring portion C2 for holding the drive recorder A is installed on the opposite side of the adhesive surface D. At this time, the spacer SPC3 is interposed with its rear end surface SPC3b facing towards the center of the windshield F so that the drive recorder A can be directed towards the center of the windshield F. As a result, the central axis AX0 of the ring portion C2 rotates around the first axis AX1, and the shooting direction of the drive recorder A that is subsequently mounted can be directed towards the center of the windshield.

[0059] In Example 3, as described above, the upper and lower surfaces are inclined relative to each other around two axes, so the mounting bracket C can also be tilted around the horizontal axis AX2, as shown in Figure 5(D).

[0060] In Example 3, since the spacer SPC3 is hexahedral and has a smaller surface area than the adhesive surface D of the mounting bracket C, as shown in Figures 5(C) and (D), it can be positioned closer to the lower right edge of the adhesive surface D to prevent the mounting plate C1 from interfering with the sharply curved parts of the windshield F. In addition, as shown in Figures 5(F) and (G), the inclination of the mounting bracket C relative to the windshield F can be further adjusted in various ways by changing the adhesive position relative to the adhesive surface D or by rotating it during application. [Examples]

[0061] Embodiment 4 also describes an example in which a drive recorder A, similar to that in the embodiment, is mounted using a mounting bracket C similar to that in the embodiment, with a spacer SPC4 interposed between the mounting plate C1 of the mounting bracket C and the windshield F, and mounted to the driver's side edge within the upper 20% of the vehicle's windshield F.

[0062] As shown in Figure 6(A), the spacer SPC4 has a hexahedron shape with each face being rectangular, similar to the spacer SPC3 of Example 3. It is configured such that the heights of the four corners of the top surface (first or second surface) and the bottom surface (second or first surface) are different, and it integrates a central portion SPC4a, which is smaller in area than the adhesive surface of the mounting bracket, with an edge portion SPC4b that is located around it and reaches the edge of the adhesive surface. The central portion SPC4a is made of, for example, synthetic rubber, and the edge portion SPC4b is made of a material that is more easily compressible than the central portion SPC4a (for example, foamed polyurethane). Furthermore, the edge portion SPC4b has the same thickness as the central portion SPC4a, reaching to the highest corner.

[0063] In Example 4, as shown in Figure 6(B), double-sided tape E, spacer SPC4, and double-sided tape H4a are interposed between the adhesive surface D of the mounting plate C1 and the adherend surface G of the windshield F, and a mounting bracket C equipped with a ring portion C2 for holding the drive recorder A is installed on the opposite side of the adhesive surface D. In this example, double-sided tape E is used with the same area as the adhesive surface D, and double-sided tape H4a is used with the same area as the upper surface of the central portion SPC4a. As a result, the central portion SPC4a is firmly adhered to the adherend surface G of the windshield F, and the edge portion SPC4b is compressed in the lower height portion of the central portion SPC4a.

[0064] Here, when the spacer SPC4, which integrates the central portion SPC4a and the edge portion SPC4b, is attached to the adhesive surface D, it looks as shown in Figure 6(C) from the front. However, by using the same color for the central portion SPC4a, the edge portion SPC4b, and the double-sided tape H, the edge portion SPC4b is compressed and adheres tightly to the adhesive surface G. As a result, the appearance of the windshield F from the front becomes a same-colored area corresponding to the area of ​​the adhesive surface D, making it less likely to cause any sense of incongruity.

[0065] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 6(D), the central portion SPC4a and the edge portion SPC4b may be treated as separate parts. The central portion SPC4a may be attached to the adhesive surface D using double-sided tape E4a with the same area as the underside of the central portion SPC4a, while the edge portion SPC4b may be left unattached to the adhesive surface D and simply sandwiched between it and the windshield F. [Examples]

[0066] Example 5, as shown in Figure 7(A), describes an example in which a drive recorder A, similar to that in the embodiment, is mounted on the driver's side edge of the vehicle's windshield F, within the upper 20% range, using a mounting bracket C similar to that in the embodiment, with a spacer SPC5 interposed between the mounting plate C1 of the mounting bracket C and the windshield F.

[0067] As shown in Figure 7(B), the spacer SPC5 comprises a first member SPC5b and a second member SPC5c, which are flat plates extending tangentially from the lower and upper ends of the pivot axis SPC5a. The first member SPC5b and the second member SPC5c are rotated around the pivot axis SPC5a to adjust their relative inclination, and then the tightening screw SPC5d is tightened to maintain the adjusted inclination relationship.

[0068] In Example 5, as shown in Figure 7(C), double-sided tape E, spacer SPC5, and double-sided tape H are interposed between the adhesive surface D of the mounting plate C1 and the adhesive surface G of the windshield F. A mounting bracket C, equipped with a ring portion C2 for holding the drive recorder A, is installed on the opposite side of the adhesive surface D.

[0069] In this case, as shown in Figures 7(A) and (C), by changing the relative inclination of the first member SPC5a and the second member SPC5b of the spacer SPC5, the central axis AX0 of the ring portion C2 can be rotated around the pivot axis SPC5a depending on the interposition method according to the installation location on the windshield F. This allows the shooting direction of the drive recorder A to be directed toward the center of the windshield, even if the installation location is different. Furthermore, as shown on the far left of Figure 7(B), the first member SPC5a and the second member SPC5b can also be made parallel, resulting in the spacer SPC5 not being bulky and being packaged as an accessory part of the drive recorder.

[0070] [Differentiation] In each embodiment, when attaching the spacer SPC1 etc. to the adhesive surface D of the mounting bracket C and attaching the spacer SPC1 etc. to the adhesive surface G of the windshield F, the "method of indirect attachment using double-sided tape" is illustrated, but the "method of direct attachment using an adhesive such as bond" may also be used. As shown in the embodiment, the "method using double-sided tape" makes it easier to make the thickness of the adhesive layer uniform and can be said to be a more suitable attachment method for adjusting the angle between the mounting bracket C and the windshield F.

[0071] In each embodiment, spacers SPC1 etc. with flat top and bottom surfaces were shown as examples, but they can also be made of surfaces with irregularities, curved surfaces, or combinations thereof. Compared to cases where the top and bottom surfaces have irregularities, spacers SPC1 etc. with flat surfaces eliminate the risk of lifting of the double-sided tape, improve the adhesion of the double-sided tapes E and H to the mounting bracket C and windshield D, and make them less likely to peel off.

[0072] Examples 1 to 4 illustrate spacers SPC1, etc., which are constructed as a solid block such as a hexahedron. However, for example, a side wall joining the periphery of the first and second faces, a rib joining the parts other than the periphery of the first and second faces, a structure having both a side wall and a rib, a structure without space or gaps inside the side wall, and even a structure in Example 5 that has a fixed angle without rotation. Furthermore, the side wall can join the periphery of the first and second faces all the way around, or be partially cut in the circumferential direction. In addition, one or both of the first and second faces can be made into a rectangular frame or ring shape, or a rectangular frame or ring shape that is partially cut. Moreover, the side wall can be made into multiple parts in the height direction, or into multiple parts in the width direction, etc.

[0073] In Example 4, a spacer SPC4 in which the edge portion SPC4b surrounding the entire circumference of the central part SPC4a is integrated was illustrated. However, in addition to making them separate as in the modified example, the spacer can also have an edge portion attached to a part of the edge of the central part, an edge portion that is separate and contacts the edge of the central part, an edge portion that does not contact the edge of the central part, and so on. Furthermore, the edge portion can be such that it fits within the edge of the adhesive surface, can reach the edge of the adhesive surface, or can extend beyond the edge of the adhesive surface, and so on.

[0074] In Example 5, a spacer SPC5 was provided in which the first member SPC5b and the second member SPC5c are rotatable by a hinge-like pivot mechanism. However, the first member and the second member can also be rotatable around one axis, and one or both of the first member and the second member can also be rotatable around an axis intersecting the pivot axis.

[0075] In each embodiment, the drive recorder A is rotatable on the side opposite to the adhesive surface D of the mounting plate C1. Although the example described shows a mounting bracket C equipped with a retaining ring portion C2 being installed on the windshield F of a vehicle, the mechanism for holding the drive recorder A may also involve a ball joint, or the drive recorder may be held from the side if the thickness of the portion corresponding to the mounting plate C1 is sufficient. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied when the drive recorder is installed on the windshield of a vehicle, when the equipment including the drive recorder is installed on a part other than the windshield of a vehicle, or when it is installed on a pillar or wall of a building other than a vehicle.

[0076] In each embodiment, an example was described in which the drive recorder A is installed so that it is facing forward in the vehicle. However, the present invention can also be applied when the drive recorder is installed so that it is facing into the interior of the vehicle, etc.

[0077] While various aspects of the present invention have been described above using embodiments and modifications, it should be noted that these embodiments and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, but rather to aid in understanding it. The scope of the present invention is not limited to the configurations explicitly described in the specification, but also includes combinations of the various aspects of the present invention disclosed herein. While the configurations for which patent protection is sought are specified in the appended claims, even configurations not currently specified in the claims may be included in the claims in the future. The present invention is not limited to the configuration described in the embodiments above. The components of each embodiment and modification described above may be arbitrarily selected and combined. Furthermore, any component of each embodiment and modification may be arbitrarily combined with any component described in the means for solving the invention or any component that embodies any component described in the means for solving the invention. We intend to obtain rights for these as well in amendments or divisional applications of this application. Furthermore, the applicant intends to obtain rights to the overall design or a partial design by filing an application for amendment to the design application. The drawing depicts the entire device with solid lines, but it is a drawing that includes not only the overall design but also partial designs claimed for parts of the device. For example, it is a drawing that includes not only a partial design for a part of the device, but also a partial design for a part of the device regardless of whether it is a part or not. A part of the device may be a part of the device's components, or a part of a component. The applicant intends to obtain rights not only to the overall design, but also to a partial design for any part of the solid lines in the drawing that is represented by dashed lines. [Industrial applicability]

[0078] This invention can be used for the installation of equipment, etc. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0079] A...Dashcam, B...Nut, C...Mounting bracket, C1...Mounting plate, C2...Ring part, D...Adhesive surface, E, E4a, H, H4a...Double-sided tape, F...Vehicle windshield, G...Attachment surface, SPC1~SPC5...Spacer.

Claims

1. An object used by interposing it between the adhesive surface of the mounting member and the adhesive surface of the adherend when attaching the mounting member to the adherend, The mounting member has a structure in which the thickness is gradually changed so as to gradually change the distance between the adhesive surface of the mounting member and the adhesive surface of the object to be attached. A product characterized by the following.

2. The item described in claim 1, The mounting member is attached to the adhesive surface of the mounting member and the adhesive surface of the object to be attached using double-sided tape. A product characterized by the following.

3. The article according to claim 1 or 2, It is configured to have a smaller area than the adhesive surface so that it fits within the surface of the adhesive surface. A product characterized by the following.

4. The item described in claim 3, It can be interposed at appropriate locations without protruding from the aforementioned adhesive surface. A product characterized by the following.

5. The article according to claim 3 or 4, When the surface to be attached to the object is curved, it can be interposed when attaching the object to be attached without causing interference between the object and the mounting member. A product characterized by the following.

6. The item described in claim 5, This allows for increased freedom in tilt adjustment by utilizing the aforementioned curvature. A product characterized by the following.

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