Mirror Adjustment Mechanism Using Hemispherical Cup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hand-adjustable mirror assemblies rely on mechanical actuators that occupy space, increase complexity, and are prone to malfunctions.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates a hemispherical cup and mirror carrier with a support plate, using a star spring washer and hemispherical cavities to secure the mirror lens, allowing for manual adjustment without actuators, with additional features like a gasket for protection and a pressure mount for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If mechanical actuators are used to adjust the mirror lens, then the mirror assembly can be adjusted, but the device complexity increases and the reliability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the mechanical actuator from the mirror assembly entirely. Instead of using a complex mechanical actuator to adjust the mirror lens, the invention extracts this component and replaces it with a simpler direct manual adjustment mechanism where the user can directly rotate or adjust the mirror lens position without intermediate mechanical transmission components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent inverts the traditional approach by making the mirror lens itself adjustable through direct manual manipulation rather than through a separate actuator mechanism. Instead of having a fixed mirror adjusted by an actuator, the design allows the mirror lens to be directly rotated or repositioned by the user, simplifying the overall structure.
2Ease of operation
If mechanical actuators are installed inside the mirror head, then the mirror can be adjusted, but the volume of the mirror head increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the mechanical actuator from the mirror head, removing the bulky mechanical components that would otherwise occupy significant space within the mirror housing. This extraction allows for a more compact mirror head design while maintaining adjustment functionality through direct manual operation.
3Ease of operation
If mechanical actuators are used for mirror adjustment, then the mirror can be adjusted, but the reliability decreases due to potential malfunctions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the mechanical actuator component entirely from the system, eliminating the source of potential malfunctions associated with mechanical transmission mechanisms. By extracting this unreliable component and replacing it with direct manual adjustment, the system reliability is significantly improved.
Solution Approach 2:
The mirror adjustment mechanism is designed to be self-operating through direct user manipulation. The user can directly rotate or adjust the mirror lens position without requiring external actuators or complex control systems, making the system more reliable and easier to maintain.
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable mirror mechanism includes a first connection section, a mirror lens carrier or support having a second connection section receiving and/or engaging the first connection section, and a mirror housing having a third connection section receiving and/or engaging the second connection section of the mirror lens carrier. The first connection section and/or the mirror lens carrier are fastened and/or secured to the mirror housing, and the mirror lens carrier is configured to receive a mirror lens. In some embodiments, the mirror lens carrier engages the rim of the mirror housing for added stability on one or more sides.