DE202022102079U1 - Housing for a rear view element of a rear view device for a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

Housing (1, 100) for a rear view element (15) of a rear view device for a vehicle, comprising:
• a head cover part (3, 110) comprising a first peripheral edge which is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the head cover part (3, 110);
• a lower housing part (120) including a second peripheral edge that is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the lower housing part (120); and
• a bezel part (11, 105) comprising a third peripheral edge with a lip portion extending at least partially around the area of the bezel part (11, 105), each of the c-shaped edges of the head covering part (3, 110) and the lower housing part (120) is designed to at least partially overlap the lip portion in order to obtain a flush surface at a parting edge (21) which is at least partially on an inner side panel (19) of the screen part (11, 105), characterized in that , that
• the head cover part (3, 110) and the lower housing part (120) are connected to one another via at least one clip (114), and/or
• the head cover part (3, 110) further comprises one or more ribs (116) which engage/engage in the screen part (11, 105), and/or
• the lower housing part (120) further comprises one or more ribs (126) which engage/engaged in the screen part (11, 105).

Description

The following description relates to a housing for a rear view element of a rear view device for a vehicle, preferably a motor vehicle, according to the preamble of claim 1.

The housing may include a head cover portion having a first connection portion at a first peripheral edge that extends at least partially around an opening of the head cover portion. In addition, the housing may include a bezel member having a second connecting portion at a second peripheral edge extending at least partially around the bezel member, the first connecting portion of the head cover member and the second connecting portion of the bezel member being connectable to each other at a parting edge.

Rear vision elements, such as the reflective elements used in rear vision devices, are used in vehicles to help the driver see areas behind and to the side of the vehicle. These rear vision elements are typically contained in housings that are mounted on a side of the vehicle. The housing essentially serves to hold the rearview member in an adjustable position relative to the vehicle so that the driver of the vehicle can adjust the rearview member to match the driver's seating position for good rearward visibility. The housing also serves to protect the rear view element from external influences such as rain, wind, etc. In addition, most cases are aerodynamically shaped to reduce the vehicle's drag coefficient.

Typically, the housings include multiple components or sections, with a bezel portion surrounding and securing the rearview member and a head cover portion, which may be aerodynamically shaped, protecting the rearview member from external influences. Typically, the separating edge or connection between the bezel portion and the head cover portion is within a channel located in a peripheral region of the housing. These channels are commonly used to reduce wind noise and catch water droplets. That U.S. Patent No. 8,727,412 B2 describes, for example, such a housing in which the bezel part and the head cover part are joined at a parting edge located in the channel.

However, the location of the separating edge in such a channel can cause wind noise due to the high speed around the separating edge. A one-piece case is sometimes used in which the head cover part and the bezel part are formed into one piece to eliminate the need for the parting edge. However, the production of these one-piece housings in an injection molding process leads to complex processing and thick-walled molded parts.

the EP Patent Application No. 1 138 552 A2 describes a rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle having a mirror with a rear surface and an outer edge and a bezel having a bezel cover for covering a rear surface of the mirror and a bezel edge for surrounding the outer edge of the mirror, the bezel edge having an annular end portion . The bezel cover has an annular end portion that engages the annular end portion of the bezel rim when the bezel cover and bezel rim are joined together, wherein the engagement of the annular end portion of the bezel cover and the annular end portion of the bezel rim creates a looped opposing portion between a surrounding wall the bezel cover and a surrounding wall of the bezel edge or between a connecting portion integrally formed with a main body of the bezel cover and a lid integrally formed with a main body of the bezel edge as a boundary between the bezel cover and the bezel edge. The looped opposed portion is exposed at the open end of the bezel generally toward the rear of the vehicle.

The following description aims to provide a housing for a rear view device for a vehicle, which overcomes the above problems. In particular, in one aspect, an aim is to further develop the known housing in such a way that it has a design that is both attractive and aerodynamic and that it is simple in construction.

This object is achieved by the features of the characterizing part of claim 1 according to the present disclosure. Further preferred embodiments according to the present disclosure are described in subclaims 2-12.

The following description solves the above problems by providing a separating edge that is at least partially on an inner side panel of the bezel part. In addition, the first connecting section can have at least one clamp, preferably a continuous clamp, which extends at least partially along the first peripheral edge, and/or the second connecting portion may comprise at least one projection, preferably a continuous projection, which extends at least partially along the second peripheral edge. The clip may be configured to at least partially overlap the protrusion to provide a flush surface at the separating edge, the clip preferably being bent approximately 180° to retain the protrusion.

In the context of this disclosure, the term "head cover portion" may be used to refer to a head cover or cover portion that can be used to cover and/or shield the various items that may be placed within the housing of a rearview vision device. The term "bezel" can be used to refer to a structure that at least partially surrounds and supports the rearview element. Additionally, the term "opening" can be used to denote a material-free portion of the surface of the bezel portion that receives at least portions of the headgear portion when the headgear portion and bezel portion are joined together. The term "parting edge" can be used to denote a joining edge and/or a location where the head cover piece and the bezel piece may be joined.

In one example, the head cover portion includes a first edge configured to at least partially complement a second edge of the bezel portion when the head cover portion and the bezel portion are joined together, with a resulting edge preferably substantially surrounding the perimeter of the bezel portion when joined .

The phrase "the rim substantially surrounds the perimeter of the bezel portion" may be used herein to define a terminal edge resulting from the junction of the head covering portion and the bezel portion as viewed toward the rearview member. Additionally, the term "edge" can be used to refer to the end and/or an extension of the inner side panel.

In one example, the parting edge is between the first edge and the inner side panel of the bezel piece.

In one example, the clip is configured to at least partially overlap the protrusion to provide a flush surface at the separating edge, with the clip preferably being bent about 180° to hold the protrusion.

In one example, the bezel is configured to at least partially enclose the rearview element and/or to secure the rearview element in the housing.

In one example, the head cover portion is configured to at least partially shield the rearview member.

In one example, the housing includes a base portion connectable to the vehicle, the base portion being connectable to the head cover portion and/or the bezel portion to support the head cover portion and/or the bezel portion.

In one example, the headgear portion includes a channel, preferably a water channel, extending on top of the headgear portion substantially parallel to the parting edge.

In one example, the head cover portion and/or the bezel portion may include plastic material and may be injection molded.

The invention also relates to a rear view display device for a vehicle, preferably for a motor vehicle, which comprises at least one housing according to the invention.

In one example, the rear view display device comprises a camera and/or a reflective element, preferably a mirror element.

In addition, the invention relates to a vehicle that includes a rear view display device according to the invention.

It has proven advantageous that wind noise can be significantly reduced by arranging the separating edge at least partially on an inner side plate of the panel part, since the separating edge is in an area with low air pressure, which avoids the air flow direction of the vehicle.

In addition, the head cover part and the panel part can be produced inexpensively in two separate parts using the injection molding process.

In addition, it has been shown that the first connection section and the second connection section can be connected to one another quickly and reliably by using a clamp connection.

In another aspect, a housing for a rearview element includes a rearview Apparatus for a vehicle includes a head cover portion including a first peripheral edge that is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the head cover portion; a lower housing part including a second peripheral edge that is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the lower housing part; and a bezel part that includes a third peripheral edge with a lip portion that extends at least partially around the bezel part, wherein each of the c-shaped edge of the head cover part and the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part is configured to at least partially close the lip portion overlap to obtain a flush surface at a parting edge located at least partially on an inner side panel of the bezel piece.

In another aspect, a method of assembling a housing for a rearview member of a rearview vision device for a vehicle includes providing the housing with a head cover portion including a first peripheral edge that is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the head cover portion; a lower housing part including a second peripheral edge that is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the lower housing part; and a bezel member including a third peripheral edge with a lip portion extending at least partially around the bezel member; and assembling the head cover part of the housing by bringing the first peripheral edge of the housing into contact with the bezel part and rotating the head cover part towards the lower housing part, with each of the c-shaped edge of the head cover part and the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part thereto is configured to at least partially overlap the lip portion to provide a flush surface at a parting edge that is at least partially located on an inner side panel of the bezel piece.

In another aspect, a rearview display device for a vehicle includes a housing for a rearview element having a head cover portion having a first peripheral edge that is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the head cover portion; a lower housing part having a second peripheral edge that is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the lower housing part; and a bezel member having a third peripheral edge with a lip portion that extends at least partially around the bezel member, wherein each of the c-shaped edge of the head cover member and the c-shaped edge of the lower housing member is configured to at least partially close the lip portion overlap to obtain a flush surface at a parting edge located at least partially on an inner side panel of the bezel piece.

In another aspect, a vehicle may include the rear view display device.

• 1 ein Diagramm, das eine schematische Ansicht eines Kopfabdeckungsteils nach einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung darstellt;
• 2 ein Diagramm, das eine schematische Ansicht eines Blendenteils zusammen mit einem Rückblickelement und einem Fußabschnitt nach einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung darstellt;
• 3 ein Diagramm, das eine schematische Ansicht eines zusammengesetzten Gehäuses nach einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung darstellt;
• 4 ein Diagramm, das eine Querschnittsansicht des Kopfabdeckungsteils und des Blendenteils darstellt, die nach einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung miteinander verbunden sind;
• 5A - 5D Diagramme, die schematische Ansichten einer rotierenden Montage eines Gehäuses nach einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung darstellen; und
• 6 ein Diagramm, das das Gehäuse aus 5A-5D darstellt, beinhaltend eine Querschnittsansicht und zwei vergrößerte Ansichten des montierten Gehäuses.

The following drawings depict aspects of the invention to enhance understanding of the invention in conjunction with some exemplary illustrations. It shows:

• 1 Fig. 12 is a diagram showing a schematic view of a head cover part according to an embodiment of the invention;
• 2 Fig. 12 is a diagram showing a schematic view of a bezel part together with a rearview element and a foot portion according to an embodiment of the invention;
• 3 Fig. 12 is a diagram showing a schematic view of an assembled housing according to an embodiment of the invention;
• 4 Fig. 12 is a diagram showing a cross-sectional view of the head covering part and the bezel part connected together according to an embodiment of the invention;
• 5A - 5D Diagrams showing schematic views of a rotary assembly of a housing according to another embodiment of the invention; and
• 6 a diagram showing the housing 5A-5D 12 includes a cross-sectional view and two enlarged views of the assembled housing.

In 1 there is shown a head cover part 3 according to an embodiment of the invention. Out of 1 It can be seen that the head cover part 3 has a three-dimensional shape with an opening or cavity for covering various elements that may be included in a rear vision device. As shown in the figure, the head cover part 3 can also have other attachment points, e.g. B. lugs and / or recesses, for attaching the head cover part 3 to other parts of a housing 1 such as panel parts 11 and foot sections 17 (in 1 not shown).

A first connecting portion 5 at a first peripheral edge of the head cover part 3, which partially extends around the opening of the head cover part 3, is also in 1 shown. In the embodiment shown, the first connection portion 5 is only at the opening in the ver vertical plane, with the head cover part 3 being partially arranged around the bezel part 11 when the housing is fully assembled. However, those skilled in the art will know that the first connecting portion 5 can also be arranged around the entire opening of the head covering part 3 in order to completely enclose the opening. In the latter case, the foot section 17 would include a complementary geometry for connection to the first connection section 5 .

1 also shows a first edge 7a, which extends along the first connecting portion 5 and/or, as in FIG 1 shown extending on the same. How out 1 As can be seen, a channel 9 is arranged in the material of the head cover part 3 . In the embodiment shown, the channel 9 is substantially partially parallel to the first peripheral edge of the headgear part 3. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the channel 9 can be arranged differently in the material of the headgear part 3. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that there may be more than one channel 9 in the material of the head cover portion 3, or there may be no channel.

2 12 shows a view of a visor part 11 together with a rear view element 15 and a foot section 17 according to an embodiment of the invention. How out 2 As can be seen, the bezel part 11 is a ring-like structure which attaches the rear-view element 15, which is shown in 2 is shown as a reflective element. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the bezel 11 may be shaped differently to mount another rearview element 15, such as a camera, or a combination of a reflective element and a camera. In the embodiment shown, the screen member 11 includes a second connecting portion 13 extending partially around its perimeter. Out of 2 It can be seen that a second edge 7b is arranged at the lower part of the perimeter, while the second connecting portion 13 is arranged at the upper part of the perimeter. The terms "upper" and "lower" refer here to the orientation of the screen part 11 shown in the figure, which essentially corresponds to the installation position of the mounted housing 1 on the vehicle.

The visor part 11 also includes an inner side panel 19 which extends from the second connecting portion 13 and/or from the second edge 7b to the rear view element 15. The inner side panel 19 is in the form of an extruded surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to the periphery of the rearview member 15 .

2 Figure 12 shows that the visor member 11 and the rear view element 15 are both arranged on a base portion 17 which may be mounted on a side of a vehicle. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the foot portion 17 may be shaped differently to attach the composite housing 1 to various parts of the vehicle. Furthermore, in an embodiment not shown in the figures, the head cover part 3 may include means that can be used to attach the housing 1 directly to a suitable part of the vehicle.

3 Fig. 12 shows a schematic view of an assembled housing 1 according to an embodiment of the invention. The assembled housing 1 shown can be the in 1 and 2 include components shown. As can be seen from the figure, the first connecting portion 5 and the second connecting portion 13 are connected to each other at a separating edge 21 located between the first edge 7a of the head cover part 3 and the inner side panel 19 of the bezel part 11 . It is also shown that the first edge 7a and the second edge 7b combine to form an edge that encloses the perimeter of the rearview element 15 . The first connecting portion 5 and the second connecting portion 13 connect to form a substantially flush surface.

The arrows labeled "A" indicate the position of the in 4 cross-sectional view shown, and the arrow labeled "B" shows the trajectory of the course of section AA around the head covering part 3 and the bezel part 11.

4 shows the in 3 cross-sectional view labeled AA of the head covering part 3 and the bezel part 11 when connected together according to an embodiment of the invention. As can be seen from the figure, the first connecting portion 5 of the embodiment shown includes a continuous clamp extending along the in 3 shown web B, and the second connecting portion 13 includes a continuous projection extending along the line in Fig 3 shown web B extends. In the embodiment shown, the continuous clip overlaps the protrusion to form a flush surface at the separating edge 21 . In addition, 4 1 shows that the first edge 7a on the head cover part 3 is formed by the outer curvature of the clamp. However, a person skilled in the art will know that the head cover part 3 and the screen part 11 can also be connected to one another in another way, for example by using a different clamping connection.

5A , 5B , 5C and 5D 12 are diagrams showing schematic views of a rotary assembly of a housing 100 according to another embodiment of the invention.

As 5A and 5B 1, the housing 100 is shown in a pre-assembled position, ie, just before it is fully assembled, with the head cover portion 110 configured to be pivotally assembled over the housing 100. FIG. As in particular in 5A As shown, the head cover portion 110 has a c-profile 112 which, when assembled, forms the starting point of cooperation with the bezel portion 105 of the housing 100; and then the head cover part 110 is rotated toward the lower case part 120 . This assembly method largely avoids displacement of the head cover part 110 and instead the head cover part 110 rotates over the housing 100.

As 5C and 5D As can be seen, once the rear clips 114 of the head cover part 110 reach the clip openings 124 of the lower housing part 120, the rear clips 114 engage the clip openings 124 and the head cover part 110 is securely fastened, so that assembly of the housing 100 is complete.

6 FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the case 100. FIG 5A-5D 10 with a cross-sectional view and two enlarged views of the assembled housing 100. FIG.

As 6 As can be seen, the two enlarged views illustrate the interaction between the c-profile 112 of the head cover portion 110 of the housing 100 and the lip portion of the bezel portion 105 of the housing 100 (as discussed above with reference to Figs 5A - 5D described). The other enlarged view shows a similar attachment between a c-profile 122 of the lower housing part 120 and another lip portion of the bezel part 105.

Also, as the head cover piece 110 is rotated and assembled, a rib 116 of the head cover piece 110 slides onto the bezel piece 105 to form a point of contact that holds the lip portion of the bezel piece 105 in place within the c-profile 112 of the head cover piece 110. This prevents the head cover part 110 from coming off under horizontal loading. This is shown at one of the two contact points B. Similarly, at the other contact point B, a rib 126 of the lower housing part 120 engages the bezel part 105 to form a contact point that holds the lip portion of the bezel part 105 in place within the c-profile 122 of the lower housing part 120. Finally, a third contact point C represents the clip connection 130 of the rear clips 114 of the head cover portion 110 to the clip openings 124 of the lower housing portion 120, as discussed above with reference to FIG 5C and 5D described. This clip connection 130 avoids any back movement (rotation) that would dislodge the head cover portion 110 from the rearview assembly. This restraint acts in a vertical direction. As a result, the contact points at B are each directly opposite the lip portion-in-c profile assembly and act in the horizontal direction, while the clip connection 130 at C acts perpendicularly to hold the entire assembly in place.

1. (A) die Verbindungsstellen zwischen den Teilen liegen außerhalb des Windwegs, um Windgeräusche zu vermeiden;
2. (B) die Bündigkeit der Teile wird in einfacher Weise durch die c-Profile 112, 122 erreicht;
3. (C) die Kontaktpunkte B durch die Rippen 116, 126 halten den Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils 105 in den c-Profilen 112, 122; und
4. (D) die Clipsverbindung 130 wirkt in einer senkrechten Richtung, die einer senkrechten Kraft entgegenwirkt, ohne die Befestigungen an den c-Profilen 112, 122 zu beeinträchtigen.

Accordingly, the arrangement of the housing 100 offers at least the following advantages, among others:

1. (A) the joints between the parts are out of the wind path to avoid wind noise;
2. (B) the flushness of the parts is easily achieved by the c-profiles 112, 122;
3. (C) the contact points B through the ribs 116, 126 hold the lip portion of the panel member 105 in the c-profiles 112, 122; and
4. (D) the clip connection 130 acts in a perpendicular direction that resists a perpendicular force without affecting the attachments to the c-profiles 112,122.

1. 1. Gehäuse für ein Rückblickelement einer Rückblickvorrichtung für ein Fahrzeug, umfassend: ein Kopfabdeckungsteil, umfassend eine erste Umfangskante, die c-förmig ist und sich zumindest teilweise um eine Öffnung des Kopfabdeckungsteils herum erstreckt; ein unterer Gehäuseteil, umfassend eine zweite Umfangskante, die c-förmig ist und sich zumindest teilweise um eine Öffnung des unteren Gehäuseteils herum erstreckt; und ein Blendenteil, umfassend eine dritte Umfangskante mit einem Lippenabschnitt, die sich zumindest teilweise um das Blendenteil herum erstreckt, wobei jede der c-förmigen Kante des Kopfabdeckungsteils und der c-förmigen Kante des unteren Gehäuseteils dazu ausgelegt ist, den Lippenabschnitt zumindest teilweise zu überlappen, um eine bündige Oberfläche an einer Trennkante zu erhalten, die sich zumindest teilweise an einer Innenseitenplatte des Blendenteils befindet.
2. 2. Gehäuse nach Beispiel 1, wobei das Kopfabdeckungsteil ferner einen oder mehrere hintere Clips an einem hinteren Abschnitt desselben umfasst und das untere Gehäuseteil ferner eine oder mehrere Clipsöffnungen umfasst, die dazu ausgelegt sind, die hinteren Clips des Kopfabdeckungsteils aufzunehmen.
3. 3. Gehäuse nach Beispiel 2, wobei die Befestigung des einen oder der mehreren hinteren Clips an der einen oder den mehreren Clipsöffnungen im Wesentlichen vertikal und in einer zum Rückblickelement im Wesentlichen parallelen Richtung erfolgt, so dass die Interaktion zwischen dem einen oder den mehreren hinteren Clips und der einen oder den mehreren Clipsöffnungen eine Gegenbewegung verhindert, die das Kopfabdeckungsteil von der Rückblickvorrichtung trennen würde.
4. 4. Gehäuse nach Beispiel 1, wobei das Kopfabdeckungsteil ferner eine oder mehrere Rippen umfasst, die dazu ausgelegt ist/sind, mit einem hinteren Teil des Blendenteils an einer Position gegenüber der durch die c-förmige Kante des Kopfabdeckungsteils und den Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils ausgebildeten Klemmverbindung in Eingriff zu stehen, so dass eine horizontale Gegenbewegung, welche die Klemmverbindung trennen würde, vermieden wird.
5. 5. Gehäuse nach Beispiel 1, wobei das untere Gehäuseteil ferner eine oder mehrere Rippen umfasst, die dazu ausgelegt ist/sind, mit einem hinteren Teil des Blendenteils an einer Position gegenüber der durch die c-förmige Kante des unteren Gehäuseteils und den Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils ausgebildeten Klemmverbindung in Eingriff zu stehen, so dass eine horizontale Gegenbewegung, welche die Klemmverbindung trennen würde, vermieden wird.
6. 6. Gehäuse nach Beispiel 1, wobei die c-förmige Kante des Kopfabdeckungsteils dazu ausgelegt ist, den Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils zumindest teilweise zu überlappen, um an der Trennkante eine bündige Oberfläche zu erhalten, und wobei die c-förmige Kante um etwa 180 ° gebogen ist, um den Lippenabschnitt zu halten.
7. 7. Gehäuse nach Beispiel 1, wobei die c-förmige Kante des unteren Gehäuseteils dazu ausgelegt ist, den Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils zumindest teilweise zu überlappen, um an der Trennkante eine bündige Oberfläche zu erhalten, und wobei die c-förmige Kante um etwa 180° gebogen ist, um den Lippenabschnitt zu halten.
8. 8. Das Gehäuse nach Beispiel 1, wobei das Blendenteil dazu ausgelegt ist, das Rückblickelement zumindest teilweise zu umgeben und das Rückblickelement im Gehäuse zu sichern.
9. 9. Gehäuse nach Beispiel 1, wobei das Kopfabdeckungsteil dazu ausgelegt ist, das Rückblickelement zumindest teilweise abzuschirmen.
10. 10. Gehäuse nach Beispiel 1, wobei das untere Gehäuseteil mit dem Fahrzeug verbindbar ist und mit dem Kopfabdeckungsteil und dem Blendenteil verbindbar ist, um das Kopfabdeckungsteil und das Blendenteil zu halten.
11. 11. Gehäuse nach Beispiel 1, wobei zumindest einer des Kopfabdeckungsteils, des unteren Gehäuseteils und des Blendenteils Kunststoffmaterial umfassen und in einem Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt werden.
12. 12. Gehäuse nach Beispiel 1, wobei die Klemmverbindung des Kopfabdeckungsteils des Gehäuses und die Klemmverbindung des unteren Gehäuseteils des Gehäuses dazu ausgelegt ist, Windgeräusche des Gehäuses zu reduzieren.
13. 13. Verfahren zur Montage eines Gehäuses für ein Rückblickelement einer Rückblickvorrichtung für ein Fahrzeug, umfassend:
    • Bereitstellen des Gehäuses, umfassend:
      • ein Kopfabdeckungsteil umfassend eine erste Umfangskante, die c-förmig ist und sich zumindest teilweise um eine Öffnung des Kopfabdeckungsteils herum erstreckt;
      • ein unteres Gehäuseteil umfassend eine zweite Umfangskante, die c-förmige ist und sich zumindest teilweise um eine Öffnung des unteren Gehäuseteils herum erstreckt; und
      • ein Blendenteil umfassend eine dritte Umfangskante mit einem Lippenabschnitt, die sich zumindest teilweise um das Blendenteil herum erstreckt; und

Montieren des Kopfabdeckungsteils des Gehäuses, indem die erste Umfangskante des Gehäuses mit dem Blendenteil in Kontakt gebracht und das Kopfabdeckungsteil in Richtung des unteren Gehäuseteils gedreht wird, wobei jede der c-förmigen Kante des Kopfabdeckungsteils und der c-förmigen Kante des unteren Gehäuseteils dazu ausgelegt ist, den Lippenabschnitt zumindest teilweise zu überlappen, um eine bündige Oberfläche an einer Trennkante zu erhalten, die sich zumindest teilweise an einer Innenseitenplatte des Blendenteils befindet.

• 14. Verfahren nach Beispiel 13, wobei das Kopfabdeckungsteil ferner einen oder mehrere hintere Clips an einem hinteren Abschnitt desselben umfasst und das untere Gehäuseteil ferner eine oder mehrere Clipsöffnungen umfasst, die dazu ausgelegt ist/sind, den einen oder die mehreren hinteren Clips des Kopfabdeckungsteils aufzunehmen, und wobei das Montieren des Kopfabdeckungsteils ferner das Befestigen des einen oder der mehreren hinteren Clips an der einen oder den mehreren Clipsöffnungen nach dem Drehen des Kopfabdeckungsteils umfasst.
• 15. Verfahren nach Beispiel 14, wobei die Befestigung des einen oder der mehreren hinteren Clips an der einen oder den mehreren Clipsöffnungen im Wesentlichen vertikal und in einer zum Rückblickelement im Wesentlichen parallelen Richtung erfolgt, so dass die Interaktion zwischen dem einen oder den mehreren hinteren Clips und der einen oder den mehreren Clipsöffnungen eine Gegenbewegung verhindert, die das Kopfabdeckungsteil von der Rückblickvorrichtung trennen würde.
• 16. Verfahren nach Beispiel 13, wobei das Kopfabdeckungsteil ferner eine oder mehrere Rippen umfasst, die dazu ausgelegt sind, mit einem hinteren Teil des Blendenteils an einer Position gegenüber der durch die c-förmige Kante des Kopfabdeckungsteils und den Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils ausgebildeten Klemmverbindung in Eingriff zu stehen, so dass eine horizontale Gegenbewegung, welche die Klemmverbindung trennen würde, vermieden wird.
• 17. Rückblickanzeigevorrichtung für ein Fahrzeug, umfassend ein Gehäuse für ein Rückblickelement, umfassend: ein Kopfabdeckungsteil, umfassend eine erste Umfangskante, die c-förmig ist und sich zumindest teilweise um eine Öffnung des Kopfabdeckungsteils herum erstreckt; ein unteres Gehäuseteil, umfassend eine zweite Umfangskante, die c-förmig ist und sich zumindest teilweise um eine Öffnung des unteren Gehäuseteils herum erstreckt; und ein Blendenteil, umfassend eine dritte Umfangskante mit einem Lippenabschnitt, die sich zumindest teilweise um das Blendenteil herum erstreckt, wobei jede der c-förmigen Kante des Kopfabdeckungsteils und der c-förmigen Kante des unteren Gehäuseteils dazu ausgelegt ist, den Lippenabschnitt zumindest teilweise zu überlappen, um eine bündige Oberfläche an einer Trennkante zu erhalten, die sich zumindest teilweise an einer Innenseitenplatte des Blendenteils befindet.
• 18. Rückblickanzeigevorrichtung nach Beispiel 17, umfassend ein Rückblickelement umfassend zumindest eine von einer Kamera und eines reflektierenden Elements.
• 19. Fahrzeug, umfassend die Rückblickanzeigevorrichtung nach Beispiel 17.
• 20. Gehäuse nach Beispiel 1, wobei die c-förmige Kante des Kopfabdeckungsteils und der Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils durch eine Klemmverbindung miteinander verbindbar sind, wobei die c-förmige Kante des Kopfabdeckungsteils als eine Klemme wirkt, die den Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils aufnimmt; und wobei die c-förmige Kante des unteren Gehäuseteils und der Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils durch eine Klemmverbindung miteinander verbindbar sind, wobei die c-förmige Kante des unteren Gehäuseteils als eine Klemme wirkt, die den Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils aufnimmt.
• 21. Verfahren nach Beispiel 13, wobei die c-förmige Kante des Kopfabdeckungsteils und der Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils durch eine Klemmverbindung miteinander verbindbar sind, wobei die c-förmige Kante des Kopfabdeckungsteils als eine Klemme wirkt, die den Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils aufnimmt; und wobei die c-förmige Kante des unteren Gehäuseteils und der Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils durch eine Klemmverbindung miteinander verbindbar sind, wobei die c-förmige Kante des unteren Gehäuseteils als eine Klemme wirkt, die den Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils aufnimmt.
• 22. Rückblickanzeigevorrichtung nach Beispiel 17, wobei die c-förmige Kante des Kopfabdeckungsteils und der Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils durch eine Klemmverbindung miteinander verbindbar sind, wobei die c-förmige Kante des Kopfabdeckungsteils als eine Klemme wirkt, die den Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils aufnimmt; und wobei die c-förmige Kante des unteren Gehäuseteils und der Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils durch eine Klemmverbindung miteinander verbindbar sind, wobei die c-förmige Kante des unteren Gehäuseteils als eine Klemme wirkt, die den Lippenabschnitt des Blendenteils aufnimmt.

Further preferred embodiments of the invention result from the following additional examples.

1. A housing for a rear view element of a rear view apparatus for a vehicle, comprising: a head cover portion including a first peripheral edge that is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the head cover portion; a lower housing part including a second peripheral edge which is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the lower housing part; and a bezel part comprising a third peripheral edge with a lip portion that extends at least partially around the bezel part, wherein each of the c-shaped edge of the head cover part and the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part is configured to at least partially overlap the lip portion , in order to obtain a flush surface on a parting edge that extends at at least partially on an inner side plate of the bezel part.
2. 2. The housing of Example 1, wherein the head cover piece further comprises one or more rear clips at a rear portion thereof, and the lower housing piece further comprises one or more clip openings configured to receive the rear clips of the head cover piece.
3. 3. The housing of example 2, wherein attachment of the one or more rear clips to the one or more clip openings is substantially vertical and in a direction substantially parallel to the rearview member such that the interaction between the one or more rear clips and the one or more clip openings prevent reverse movement that would separate the head cover portion from the rearview assembly.
4. 4. The housing of Example 1, wherein the head cover piece further comprises one or more ribs adapted to engage a rear portion of the bezel piece at a position opposite the clip connection formed by the c-shaped edge of the head cover piece and the lip portion of the bezel piece to be engaged so that a horizontal counter-movement, which would separate the clamped connection, is avoided.
5. 5. The housing of Example 1, wherein the lower housing part further comprises one or more ribs adapted to engage a rear part of the bezel part at a position opposite that defined by the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part and the lip portion of the bezel part trained clamp connection to be engaged, so that a horizontal counter-movement, which would separate the clamp connection is avoided.
6. 6. Housing according to Example 1, wherein the c-shaped edge of the head cover part is designed to at least partially overlap the lip portion of the bezel part to obtain a flush surface at the separation edge, and wherein the c-shaped edge is bent by about 180° is to hold the lip section.
7. 7. The housing of Example 1, wherein the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part is configured to at least partially overlap the lip portion of the bezel part to provide a flush surface at the parting edge, and wherein the c-shaped edge is about 180° is bent to hold the lip portion.
8. 8. The housing of example 1, wherein the bezel member is configured to at least partially enclose the rearview member and secure the rearview member within the housing.
9. 9. The housing of Example 1, wherein the head cover portion is configured to at least partially shield the rearview member.
10. 10. The housing according to Example 1, wherein the lower housing part is connectable to the vehicle and is connectable to the head cover part and the visor part to hold the head cover part and the visor part.
11. 11. The housing of Example 1, wherein at least one of the head cover portion, the lower housing portion, and the bezel portion comprises plastic material and is formed by an injection molding process.
12. 12. The housing according to example 1, wherein the clamping connection of the head cover part of the housing and the clamping connection of the lower housing part of the housing are designed to reduce wind noise of the housing.
13. 13. A method of assembling a housing for a rear view element of a rear view device for a vehicle, comprising:
    • providing the housing comprising:
      • a head cover portion including a first peripheral edge that is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the head cover portion;
      • a lower housing part including a second peripheral edge which is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the lower housing part; and
      • a bezel member including a third peripheral edge with a lip portion extending at least partially around the bezel member; and

Assembling the head cover part of the housing by bringing the first peripheral edge of the housing into contact with the bezel part and rotating the head cover part towards the lower housing part, each of the c-shaped edge of the head cover part and the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part being designed for this purpose to at least partially overlap the lip portion to obtain a flush surface at a parting edge that is at least partially on an inner side panel of the bezel part.

• 14. The method of Example 13, wherein the head cover part further comprises one or more rear clips at a rear portion thereof, and the lower housing part further comprises one or more clip openings configured to receive the one or more rear clips of the head cover portion, and wherein assembling the head cover portion further includes attaching the one or more rear clips to the one or more clip openings after rotating of the head covering part.
• 15. The method of example 14, wherein the attachment of the one or more rear clips to the one or more clip openings is substantially vertical and in a direction substantially parallel to the rearview member such that the interaction between the one or more rear clips and the one or more clip openings prevent reverse movement that would separate the head cover portion from the rearview assembly.
• 16. The method of example 13, wherein the head cover piece further comprises one or more ribs configured to engage a rear portion of the bezel piece at a position opposite the pinch connection formed by the c-shaped edge of the head cover piece and the lip portion of the bezel piece to stand so that a horizontal counter-movement, which would separate the clamping connection, is avoided.
• 17. A rearview display device for a vehicle, comprising a housing for a rearview element, comprising: a head cover part including a first peripheral edge that is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the head cover part; a lower housing part including a second peripheral edge that is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the lower housing part; and a bezel part comprising a third peripheral edge with a lip portion that extends at least partially around the bezel part, wherein each of the c-shaped edge of the head cover part and the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part is configured to at least partially overlap the lip portion to obtain a flush surface at a parting edge located at least partially on an inner side panel of the bezel part.
• 18. The rearview display device according to example 17, comprising a rearview element comprising at least one of a camera and a reflective element.
• 19. A vehicle comprising the rear view display device of Example 17.
• 20. The housing of example 1, wherein the c-shaped edge of the head cover piece and the lip portion of the bezel piece are connectable by a clip connection, the c-shaped edge of the head cover piece acting as a clip that receives the lip portion of the bezel piece; and wherein the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part and the lip portion of the bezel part are connectable by a clip connection, the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part acting as a clip which receives the lip portion of the bezel part.
• 21. The method of example 13 wherein the c-shaped edge of the head cover piece and the lip portion of the bezel piece are connectable by a clip connection, the c-shaped edge of the head cover piece acting as a clip that receives the lip portion of the bezel piece; and wherein the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part and the lip portion of the bezel part are connectable by a clip connection, the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part acting as a clip which receives the lip portion of the bezel part.
• 22. The rearview display device of example 17, wherein the c-shaped edge of the head cover part and the lip portion of the bezel part are connectable by a clip connection, the c-shaped edge of the head cover part acting as a clip that receives the lip portion of the bezel part; and wherein the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part and the lip portion of the bezel part are connectable by a clip connection, the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part acting as a clip which receives the lip portion of the bezel part.

Other advantages and benefits of this arrangement will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

The characteristics disclosed in the claims, the description and the drawings can be essential both separately and in combination with each other for different embodiments of the claimed invention.

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channel

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panel part

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rear view element

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foot section

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Patent Literature Cited

• US 8727412 B2 [0004]
• EP 1138552 A2 [0006]

Claims (15)

Housing (1, 100) for a rear view element (15) of a rear view device for a vehicle, comprising: • a head cover part (3, 110) comprising a first peripheral edge which is c-shaped and at least partially surrounds an opening of the head cover part (3 , 110) extends around; • a lower housing part (120) including a second peripheral edge that is c-shaped and extends at least partially around an opening of the lower housing part (120); and • a bezel member (11, 105) comprising a third peripheral edge with a lip portion extending at least partially around the area of the bezel member (11, 105), each of the c-shaped edges of the head cover member (3, 110) and of the lower housing part (120) is designed to at least partially overlap the lip portion to obtain a flush surface at a parting edge (21) which is at least partially on an inner side panel (19) of the bezel part (11, 105), characterized characterized in that • the head cover part (3, 110) and the lower housing part (120) are connected to one another via at least one clip (114), and/or • the head cover part (3, 110) also has one or more ribs (116), which engages/engage in the screen part (11, 105), and/or • the lower housing part (120) further comprises one or more ribs (126) which engage/engage in the screen part (11, 105). Housing (1, 100) according to claim 1 , characterized in that • the head cover part (3, 110) further comprises one or more rear clips (114) at a rear portion thereof, and • the lower housing part (120) further comprises one or more clip openings (124) adapted thereto are to receive the rear clips (114) of the head cover part (3, 110). Housing (1, 100) according to claim 2 , characterized in that the attachment of the one or more rear clips (114) to the one or more clip openings (124) is substantially vertical and in a direction parallel to the rear view element (15) substantially so that the interaction between the one or more rear clips (114) and the one or more clip openings (124) prevent reverse movement separating the head cover portion (3, 110) from the rear vision assembly (15). Housing (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the one or more ribs (116) of the head cover part (3, 110) is / are designed to connect with a rear part of the screen part (11, 105) at a position opposite to the clamping connection formed by the c-shaped edge of the head cover part (3, 110) and the lip portion of the bezel part (11, 105) to be engaged so that horizontal counter-movement separating the clamping connection is avoided. Housing (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the one or more ribs (126) of the lower housing part (120) is/are adapted to be positioned with a rear part of the screen part (11, 105). to be engaged opposite the clamping connection formed by the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part (120) and the lip portion of the screen part (11, 105) so that a horizontal counter-movement separating the clamping connection is avoided. Housing (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that • the c-shaped edge of the head cover part (3, 110) is designed to at least partially overlap the lip portion of the panel part (11, 105) in order to attach to the Separating edge (21) to obtain a flush surface, and / or • the c-shaped edge is bent by about 180 ° to hold the lip portion. Housing (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that • the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part (120) is designed to at least partially overlap the lip portion of the screen part (11, 105) in order to at the parting edge (21) to obtain a flush surface, and/or • the c-shaped edge is bent about 180° to hold the lip portion. Housing (1, 100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the screen part (11, 105) is designed to • at least partially surround the rear view element (15) and • the rear view element (15) in the housing (1, 100 ) to secure, and / or the head cover part (3, 110) is designed to shield the rear view element (15) at least partially. Housing (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lower housing part (120) is connectable to the vehicle and connected to the head cover part (3, 110) and the visor part (11, 105). is to hold the head covering part (3, 110) and the visor part (11, 105). Housing (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the head cover part (3, 110), the lower housing part (120) and/or the cover part (11, 105) comprise plastic material and are produced in an injection molding process. Housing (1, 100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping connection of the head cover part (3, 110) of the housing (1, 100) and the clamping connection of the lower housing part (120) of the housing (1, 100) are designed for this are to reduce wind noise of the housing (1, 100). Housing (1, 100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that • the c-shaped edge of the head cover part (3, 110) and the lip section of the screen part (11, 105) can be connected to one another by a clamp connection, the c- shaped edge of the head cover member (3, 110) acts as a clip which receives the lip portion of the visor member (11, 105); and • the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part (120) and the lip portion of the bezel part (11, 105) are connectable by a clip connection, the c-shaped edge of the lower housing part (120) acting as a clip that secures the lip portion of the diaphragm part (11, 105). Rear view display device for a vehicle, comprising at least one housing (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims. rear view display device Claim 13 , characterized by a rear view element (15) comprising at least one camera and/or at least one reflective element. Vehicle comprising a rear view display device Claim 13 or 14 .

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