DE2411547A1 - Wing mirror with cleaning jets - using compressed air released by spring loaded press button within vehicle door - Google Patents

Wing mirror with cleaning jets - using compressed air released by spring loaded press button within vehicle door

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DE2411547A1
DE2411547A1 DE2411547A DE2411547A DE2411547A1 DE 2411547 A1 DE2411547 A1 DE 2411547A1 DE 2411547 A DE2411547 A DE 2411547A DE 2411547 A DE2411547 A DE 2411547A DE 2411547 A1 DE2411547 A1 DE 2411547A1
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compressed air
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Hans Dipl Ing Goetz
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Daimler Benz AG
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/02—Rear-view mirror arrangements
    • B60R1/06—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
    • B60R1/0602—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior comprising means for cleaning or deicing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/54—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air

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  • Rear-View Mirror Devices That Are Mounted On The Exterior Of The Vehicle (AREA)

Abstract

The wing mirror housing is fitted with air jets at the top inside corner, with the jets directed diagonally across the mirror at a shallow glancing angle. The jets are fitted with a flexible air hose which swivels with the mirror adjustment and which is connected to a spring loaded press button on the inside edge of the car door. The driver can remove water droplets etc. by one or two applications of the button. A simple source of compressed air can be the spare wheel. The spring valve can be of a simple ball valve type connected to a one-way controlling ball valve unit.

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t'Außenrückblickspiegel für Fahrzeuge, insbesondere für Kraftwagen" Die Erfindung betrifft einen Außenrückblickspiegel für Fahrzeuge, insbesondere für Kraftwagen.t'Exterior rear-view mirrors for vehicles, especially for motor vehicles " The invention relates to an exterior rearview mirror for vehicles, in particular for Motor vehicle.

Es ist allgemein bekannt, daß die bei Regen oder Schneefall auf der Spiegelfläche von Außenrückblickspiegeln haft enden Wassertropfen oder Schneeflocken die Orientierungsmöglichkeiten des Fahrers wesentlich beeinträchtigen und damit zu einer erhöhten Unfallgefahr führen können.It is well known that the rain or snowfall on the Water drops or snowflakes end up sticking to the mirror surface of exterior rearview mirrors significantly impair the driver's ability to orientate themselves and thus can lead to an increased risk of accidents.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung lag daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, diesen Nachteil zu vermeiden und einen Außenrückblickspiegel für Fahrzeuge mit möglichst einfachen Mitteln so auszugestalten, daß auch bei ungünstigen Witterungsbedingungen die Funktionsfähigkeit des Rückblickspiegels erhalten bleibt.The present invention was therefore based on the object of this Avoid disadvantage and use an outside rearview mirror for vehicles if possible to design simple means so that even in unfavorable weather conditions the functionality of the rearview mirror is retained.

Dies wird erfindungsgemäß erreicht durch mindestens eine mit Druckluft beaufschlagbare Düse zum Reinigen der Spiegolfläche von Wassertropfen od.dgl.According to the invention, this is achieved by at least one with compressed air pressurized nozzle for cleaning the mirror surface of water droplets or the like.

Bei einem Außenrückblickspiegel, bei dem das Spiegelglas gegenüber einem Gehäuse schwenkbar angeordnet ist, wird die Duse vorzugsweise am Spiegelglas oder an einem mit diesem schwenkbaren Bauteil befestigt.In the case of an outside rearview mirror with the mirror glass opposite a housing is pivotably arranged, the nozzle is preferably on the mirror glass or attached to a component that can be pivoted with this.

Andererseits ist es bei einem Außenrückblickspiegel, bei dem Spiegelglas und Gehäuse eine gemeinsame schwenkbare Einheit bilden, vorteilhaft, die Düse an der Spiegeleinfassung zu befestigen.On the other hand, it is with an outside rearview mirror, with the mirror glass and housing form a common pivotable unit, advantageously, the nozzle to fasten the mirror surround.

Eine besonders gute Wirksamkeit des durch die Düse erzeugten Luftstrahls wird erreicht, wenn die Düse im fahrzeugnahen, oberen Bereich der Spiegelfläche angeordnet ist und ihre Strahlrichtung auf den fahrzeugfernen, unteren Bereich der Spiegelfläche zu verläuft.A particularly good effectiveness of the air jet generated by the nozzle is achieved when the nozzle is in the upper area of the mirror surface near the vehicle is arranged and its beam direction on the vehicle-remote, lower area of the Mirror surface to runs.

Weiterhin ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der Strahl der Düse unter einem flachen Winkel, der vorzugsweise etwa 5 bis 15° betragen kann, zur Spiegelfläche verläuft.It is also advantageous if the jet of the nozzle under a flat angle, which can preferably be about 5 to 15 °, to the mirror surface runs.

Eine besonders einfache und zuverlässige Bereitstellung der erforderlichen Druckluft wird erreicht, wenn diese dem Reserverad des Fahrzeugs entnommen wird.A particularly simple and reliable provision of the required Compressed air is achieved when it is removed from the vehicle's spare wheel.

Der Gegenstand der Erfindung soll im folgenden anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert werden. In der Zeichnung zeigen Fig. 1 eine schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung, und Fig. 2 die erfindungsgemäße Anordnung einer Düse bei einem Außenrückblickspiegel, dessen Spiegelglas gegenüber dem Gehäuse des Spiegels schwenkbar ist.The object of the invention is to be based on one in the Drawing illustrated embodiment will be explained in more detail. In the drawing 1 shows a schematic representation of an arrangement according to the invention, and 2 shows the arrangement according to the invention of a nozzle in an outside rearview mirror, whose mirror glass can be pivoted relative to the housing of the mirror.

Der in der Zeichnung dargestellte, vom Fahrzeuginnenraum zu verstellende Außenrückblickspiegel 1 weist ein Gehäuse 2 auf, gegenüber welchem das Spiegelglas 3 durch Betätigen des Ilebels 4 verschwenkt werden kann. Am Spiegelglas 3 ist eine vorzugsweise als Windkanaldüse mit einer Kontraktion von vier bis zehn ausgebildete Düse 5 befestigt, die über einen biegsamen Schlauch 6 unter Zwischenschaltung eines über einen Druckknopf 7 zu betätigenden Ventils 8 mit einem Druckbegrenzungsventil 9 verbunden ist, das einen Anschluß 10 e,D. zur Verbindung mit dem nicht dargestellten Reserverad des Fahrzeugt und einen weiteren Anschluß 11 zum Füllen des Reifens des Reserverades aufweist. Das Druckbegrenzungsventil 9 bewirkt, daß der Druck im Reserverad des Fahrzeugs z.B. nicht unter 2,5 bar abgesenkt werden kann. In diesem Zusammenhang durchgeführte Versuche haben gezeigt, daß dann, wenn der ursprüngliche Reifendruck des Reserverades 6 bar beträgt, etwa 100 Betätigungen der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung möglich sind, ehe das Druckbegrenzungsventil 9 die Verbindung zum Reserverad unterbricht.The one shown in the drawing to be adjusted from the vehicle interior Exterior rearview mirror 1 has a housing 2, opposite which the mirror glass 3 can be pivoted by pressing the lever 4. On the mirror glass 3 is one preferably designed as a wind tunnel nozzle with a contraction of four to ten Nozzle 5 attached, the via a flexible hose 6 with the interposition of a Via a push button 7 to be operated valve 8 with a pressure relief valve 9 is connected, the one terminal 10 e, D. for connection with the one not shown Spare wheel of the vehicle and a further connection 11 for filling the tire of the Has spare wheel. The pressure relief valve 9 causes the pressure in the spare wheel of the vehicle cannot be lowered below 2.5 bar, for example. In this context Tests carried out have shown that when the original tire pressure of the spare wheel is 6 bar, about 100 actuations of the device according to the invention are possible before the pressure relief valve 9 interrupts the connection to the spare wheel.

Die Praxis hat gezeigt, daß ein lcurzes Antippen des Druckknopfes 7 ein impulsartiges Wegblasen von auf der Spiegelfläche befindlichen Regentropfen, Schneeflocken od.dgl.Practice has shown that a short tap on the push button 7 a pulse-like blowing away of raindrops located on the mirror surface, Snowflakes or the like.

bewirkt.causes.

Claims (7)

AnsprücheExpectations Außenrückblickspiegel für Fahrzeuge, insbesondere für Kraftwagen, gekennzeichnet durch mindestens eine mit Druckluft beaufschlagbare Düse (5) zum Reinigen der Spiegelfläche von Wassertropfen und dgl.Exterior rearview mirrors for vehicles, in particular for motor vehicles, characterized by at least one pressurized air nozzle (5) for Cleaning the mirror surface from water droplets and the like. 2. Außenrückblickspiegel nach Anspruch 1, bei dem das Spiegelglas gegenüber einem Gehäuse schwenkbar angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Düse (5) am Spiegelglas (3) oder einem mit diesem schwenkbaren Bauteil befestigt ist.2. Exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein the mirror glass is arranged pivotably with respect to a housing, characterized in that the Nozzle (5) attached to the mirror glass (3) or a component that can be pivoted with this is. 3. Außenrückblickspiegel nach Anspruch 1, bei dem Spiegelglas und Gehäuse eine gemeinsame schwenkbare Einheit bilden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Düse an der Spiegeleinfassung befestigt ist.3. Exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein the mirror glass and Housing form a common pivotable unit, characterized in that the nozzle is attached to the mirror bezel. 4. Außenrückblickspiegel nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Düse (5) im fahrzeugnahen, oberen Bereich der Spiegelfläche angeordnet ist und ihre Strahlrichtung auf den fahrzeugfernen, unteren Bereich der Spiegelfläche zu verläuft.4. Outside rearview mirror according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the nozzle (5) is in the upper area close to the vehicle the mirror surface is arranged and its beam direction on the vehicle-remote, runs towards the lower area of the mirror surface. 5. Außenrückblickspiegel nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Strahl unter einem flachen Winkel zur Spiegelfläche verläuft.5. Outside rearview mirror according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the beam at a flat angle to Mirror surface runs. 6. Außenrückblickspiegel nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Winkel etwa 5 bis 15° betragt.6. Outside rearview mirror according to claim 5, characterized in that that the angle is about 5 to 15 °. 7. Außenrückblickspiegel nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die erforderliche Druckluft dem Reserverad des Fahrzeugs entnommen wird.7. Outside rearview mirror according to one or more of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the required compressed air is the spare wheel is removed from the vehicle. LeerseiteBlank page
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FR2533180A1 (en) * 1982-09-21 1984-03-23 Maschf Augsburg Nuernberg Ag EXTERIOR MIRROR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
WO1988000142A1 (en) * 1986-06-27 1988-01-14 Arthur John Stapley Mirrors
FR2699484A1 (en) * 1992-12-23 1994-06-24 Charlier Jean Philippe Ventilated rear view mirror for motor vehicle
FR2710594A1 (en) * 1993-10-01 1995-04-07 Gilardini Spa Vehicle exterior mirror, fitted with a device for removing water and dirt from the reflective plate.
DE29504485U1 (en) * 1995-01-30 1995-06-22 Faerber Hartmut Rear view mirror for motor vehicles and the like
US5546630A (en) * 1995-01-04 1996-08-20 Long; Andre Blast wiper for motor vehicle lights
WO1998003377A1 (en) * 1996-07-24 1998-01-29 Mitchell Mcdonald Pneumatic mirror cleaning device and method
WO2000046070A2 (en) * 1999-02-02 2000-08-10 Gustavo Oviedo Andrade Antiwater and antihumidity improvements to the outside rearview mirror system in automobiles and motorcycles
US6249931B1 (en) * 1999-04-08 2001-06-26 Toshiko Sato Air wiper
WO2007041640A1 (en) * 2005-09-30 2007-04-12 Joseph Richard Cooper Vehicle side-view mirror water removal arrangement
US10059280B2 (en) 2014-06-06 2018-08-28 Joseph Richard Cooper Obstruction-removal system and method for vehicle-camera lens
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2533180A1 (en) * 1982-09-21 1984-03-23 Maschf Augsburg Nuernberg Ag EXTERIOR MIRROR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
WO1988000142A1 (en) * 1986-06-27 1988-01-14 Arthur John Stapley Mirrors
FR2699484A1 (en) * 1992-12-23 1994-06-24 Charlier Jean Philippe Ventilated rear view mirror for motor vehicle
FR2710594A1 (en) * 1993-10-01 1995-04-07 Gilardini Spa Vehicle exterior mirror, fitted with a device for removing water and dirt from the reflective plate.
ES2115469A1 (en) * 1993-10-01 1998-06-16 Gilardini Spa Cleaning vehicle mirrors
US5546630A (en) * 1995-01-04 1996-08-20 Long; Andre Blast wiper for motor vehicle lights
DE29504485U1 (en) * 1995-01-30 1995-06-22 Faerber Hartmut Rear view mirror for motor vehicles and the like
WO1998003377A1 (en) * 1996-07-24 1998-01-29 Mitchell Mcdonald Pneumatic mirror cleaning device and method
WO2000046070A2 (en) * 1999-02-02 2000-08-10 Gustavo Oviedo Andrade Antiwater and antihumidity improvements to the outside rearview mirror system in automobiles and motorcycles
WO2000046070A3 (en) * 1999-02-02 2000-11-02 Andrade Gustavo Oviedo Antiwater and antihumidity improvements to the outside rearview mirror system in automobiles and motorcycles
US6249931B1 (en) * 1999-04-08 2001-06-26 Toshiko Sato Air wiper
WO2007041640A1 (en) * 2005-09-30 2007-04-12 Joseph Richard Cooper Vehicle side-view mirror water removal arrangement
US10246016B2 (en) * 2005-09-30 2019-04-02 Joseph Richard Cooper Optical surface clearing arrangement
US10059280B2 (en) 2014-06-06 2018-08-28 Joseph Richard Cooper Obstruction-removal system and method for vehicle-camera lens
DE102021111199A1 (en) 2021-04-30 2022-11-03 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Cleaning an optical element on a vehicle
WO2022228845A1 (en) 2021-04-30 2022-11-03 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Cleaning of an optical element on a vehicle

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