ES1069652U

ES1069652U - Rear view mirror with reserve mirror (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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Publication number: ES1069652U
Application number: ES200900256U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Francisco Jose Lopez Sierra
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2009-02-12
Filing date: 2009-02-12
Publication date: 2009-04-16
Anticipated expiration: 2019-02-12
Also published as: ES1069652Y

Abstract

Rear view mirror with reserve mirror, of the type that is incorporated in a housing (2) suitably arranged on the outside of the vehicle to which it is intended, characterized by the fact that it comprises at least one main mirror (3), arranged with its reflecting surface or front face (3a) oriented towards the outside of said housing (2), a mechanism (4) for steering the tilt and another reserve mirror (5), both main mirrors (3) being and reserve (5) attached to said mechanism (4) with their respective front faces (3a) and (5a) arranged opposite; and in that the mechanism (4), while supporting and directing its inclination, allows its rotation through 180º through an articulated piece (6) that links it with the housing (2) in its area of unión with the vehicle, so that when operating the mechanism (4) of rotation is the reserve mirror (5) which is arranged externally to the housing (2). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Espejo retrovisor con espejo de reserva.Rearview mirror with reserve mirror.

Object of the invention

La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un espejo retrovisor con espejo de reserva, aportando al estado de la técnica una destacable mejora en su campo de aplicación.The invention, as expressed in the statement of The present specification refers to a rearview mirror with reserve mirror, contributing to the state of the art a Remarkable improvement in its field of application.

Más en particular, la invención tiene por objeto un espejo retrovisor, del tipo que, generalmente, utilizado en los vehículos automóviles para visualizar exteriormente la zona trasera de la vía, van incorporados en el interior de una carcasa que se acopla lateralmente al vehículo, el cual presenta la particularidad de contar con un innovador sistema que, mediante el accionamiento de un sencillo mecanismo, que puede ser manual o automático, permite utilizar, en caso de rotura, otro espejo sustitutivo de reserva, adecuadamente alojado en el interior de dicha carcasa para tal fin.More particularly, the invention has for Object a rearview mirror, of the type that is generally used in motor vehicles to visualize the area outside rear of the track, are incorporated into a housing which is coupled laterally to the vehicle, which presents the particularity of having an innovative system that, through the actuation of a simple mechanism, which can be manual or automatic, allows to use, in case of breakage, another mirror reserve substitute, properly housed inside said housing for that purpose.

Field of application of the invention

El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se encuadra dentro del sector técnico de la industria dedicada a la fabricación de accesorios para el automóvil, y particularmente a la fabricación de espejos retrovisores.The field of application of the present invention It falls within the technical sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of car accessories, and particularly to the manufacture of rearview mirrors.

Background of the invention

En la actualidad, y como referencia al estado de la técnica, debe señalarse que los espejos del tipo que aquí concierne son ampliamente conocidos, siendo incorporados en la mayoría de vehículos de transporte, ya sean automóviles, camiones, autobuses, motocicletas, etc.At present, and as a reference to the state of the technique, it should be noted that mirrors of the type here concerns are widely known, being incorporated into the most transport vehicles, whether cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, etc.

Sin embargo, si bien algunos de ellos poseen más de un espejo incorporado a la carcasa, que puede tener otro ángulo o ser de aumento, éstos siempre están dispuestos hacia el exterior.However, while some of them have more than one mirror incorporated into the housing, which may have another angle or be of magnification, these are always arranged towards the Exterior.

Pues bien, la problemática a resolver viene dada por el hecho de que cuando, por el motivo que sea, el espejo se rompe, la sustitución del mismo por uno nuevo suele llegar a ser cuestión de días, representando un incómodo inconveniente para el usuario que, hasta que se lo repongan deberá circular sin él o ir a un establecimiento a comprar alguno de sustitución provisional, y pudiendo llegar a suponer un grave problema para el conductor en determinadas circunstancias, tales como hallarse en lugares remotos, de viaje y/o en complicadas condiciones de conducción.Well, the problem to solve comes given by the fact that when, for whatever reason, the mirror it breaks, replacing it with a new one usually becomes a matter of days, representing an inconvenient inconvenience for the user who, until they are replaced, must circulate without him or go to an establishment to buy some temporary replacement, and being able to be a serious problem for the driver in certain circumstances, such as being in places remote, travel and / or in complicated driving conditions.

Se hace, por tanto, evidente la necesidad de contar con un sistema que permita disponer de un espejo sustitutivo que pueda ser utilizado en el mismo momento en que se nos rompa o resquebraje el principal, pudiendo realizar dicha sustitución de forma rápida, práctica y sencilla, siendo este el objetivo esencial de la presente invención, debiendo señalarse que, por parte del peticionario, se desconoce la existencia de ninguna otra invención o espejo retrovisor con espejo de reserva que, con el mismo fin, presente unas características técnicas, estructurales y de configuración semejantes.The need for have a system that allows you to have a replacement mirror that can be used at the same time it is broken or cracking the main one, being able to perform said replacement of fast, practical and simple way, this being the essential objective of the present invention, it should be noted that, by the petitioner, the existence of any other invention is unknown or rearview mirror with reserve mirror that, for the same purpose, present technical, structural and similar configuration.

Explanation of the invention.

Así, el espejo retrovisor con espejo de reserva que la invención propone se configura como una destacable novedad dentro de su campo de aplicación, ya que, a tenor de su implementación, y de forma taxativa, se alcanzan satisfactoriamente los objetivos anteriormente señalados como idóneos, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo hacen posible y que distinguen el espejo preconizado de los ya conocidos en el mercado, adecuadamente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompañan a la presente memoria descriptiva.Thus, the rearview mirror with reserve mirror that the invention proposes is configured as a remarkable novelty within its field of application, since, according to its implementation, and in a taxable way, are successfully achieved the objectives previously indicated as suitable, being the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish the recommended mirror of those already known in the market, properly set out in the final claims that accompany the Present descriptive report.

En concreto, la invención preconiza un espejo retrovisor cuya carcasa exterior, que puede ser o no ligeramente más grande de lo habitual, con la particularidad de que dentro de dicha carcasa, además del citado espejo convencional dispuesto de cara al exterior, se contempla la incorporación de otro espejo de reserva oculto en la cara posterior del espejo convencional o principal, estando ambos espejos acoplados a un mecanismo que, en caso necesario, permite realizar un giro para que sea el espejo de reserva el que queda dispuesto de cara al exterior.In particular, the invention advocates a mirror rearview mirror whose outer shell, which may or may not be slightly larger than usual, with the particularity that within said housing, in addition to said conventional mirror disposed of facing outside, the incorporation of another mirror of hidden reserve on the back of the conventional mirror or principal, both mirrors being coupled to a mechanism that, in If necessary, it allows you to make a turn to be the mirror of reserve the one that is arranged facing the outside.

Así, en caso de rotura o resquebrajamiento del espejo principal, bastará accionar dicho mecanismo de giro para poder utilizar el espejo de reserva mientras no sea sustituido por uno nuevo, de manera que aunque el lapso de tiempo para dicha sustitución se prolongue varios días, no provocará mayores inconvenientes en la conducción normal del vehículo.Thus, in case of breakage or cracking of the main mirror, it will be enough to operate said turning mechanism to be able to use the backup mirror as long as it is not replaced by a new one, so although the time span for said replacement takes several days, will not cause major inconveniences in the normal driving of the vehicle.

Dicho mecanismo, por su parte, podrá ser tanto un mecanismo electrónico como un mecanismo manual, pudiendo ser accionado, automática o manualmente, desde el interior del vehículo, por ejemplo, aprovechando los mecanismos o conexiones que permiten orientar la inclinación y ángulo del espejo convencional.Said mechanism, meanwhile, may be both an electronic mechanism as a manual mechanism, being able to be operated, automatically or manually, from inside the vehicle, for example, taking advantage of the mechanisms or connections that allow to orientate the inclination and angle of the mirror conventional.

El descrito espejo retrovisor con espejo de reserva representa, pues, una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para tal fin, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita.The described rearview mirror with mirror reserve thus represents an innovative structure of structural and constitutive characteristics unknown up to now for that purpose, reasons that together with its practical utility, the provide sufficient grounds to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.

Description of the drawings

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos, en los que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive, as an integral part of it, of a game of planes, in which with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, represented the following:

La figura número 1.- Muestra una vista en alzado de un ejemplo de realización del espejo retrovisor con espejo de reserva objeto de la invención, en la que se han representado en líneas de trazo discontinuo los elementos internos del mecanismo de giro integrados en el interior de la carcasa, para permitir apreciar su configuración y disposición.Figure number 1.- Shows a view in elevation of an embodiment of the rearview mirror with reserve mirror object of the invention, in which they have been represented in dashed lines the internal elements of the turning mechanism integrated inside the housing, for allow to appreciate its configuration and disposition.

La figura número 2.- Muestra una vista en sección, según el corte vertical A-B señalado en la figura 1, apreciándose en ella la disposición y configuración de los elementos que comprende.Figure number 2.- Shows a view in section, according to the vertical section A-B indicated in the Figure 1, appreciating in it the arrangement and configuration of the elements that you understand.

Las figuras número 3 y 4.- Muestran sendas vistas esquemáticas en sección vertical del espejo, en las que se aprecia el movimiento de giro que realiza para la sustitución del espejo principal por el espejo de reserva.Figures number 3 and 4.- Show paths schematic views in vertical section of the mirror, in which appreciate the turning movement you make to replace the main mirror by the reserve mirror.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas un ejemplo de realización preferente de la invención, la cual comprende las partes y elementos que se indican y describen en detalle a continuación.In view of the aforementioned figures, and of according to the numbering adopted, you can see in them a preferred embodiment of the invention, which includes the parts and elements that are indicated and described in detail below.

Así, tal como se observa en dichas figuras, el espejo retrovisor (1) en cuestión, que convencionalmente se halla incorporado en una carcasa (2) adecuadamente dispuesta en la parte externa del vehículo al que se destina, comprende, al menos, un espejo principal (3), dispuesto con su superficie reflectante o cara frontal (3a) orientada hacia el exterior de dicha carcasa (2), un mecanismo (4) de dirección de la inclinación y otro espejo de reserva (5).Thus, as seen in these figures, the rearview mirror (1) in question, which is conventionally found incorporated in a housing (2) properly arranged in the part external vehicle to which it is intended, includes at least one main mirror (3), arranged with its reflective surface or front face (3a) facing outward from said housing (2), a tilt steering mechanism (4) and another mirror of reserve (5).

Dicho espejo principal (3), por su cara posterior, se halla acoplado al citado mecanismo (4) el cual, a la vez que lo sustenta y dirige su inclinación, presenta la particularidad de que permite su giro en 180° a través e una pieza articulada (6) que lo vincula con la carcasa (2) en su zona de unión con el vehículo, existiendo, fijado en la parte posterior de dicho mecanismo (4), el espejo de reserva (5) cuya cara frontal (5a) estará orientada opuestamente al espejo principal (3).Said main mirror (3), by its face later, it is coupled to the aforementioned mechanism (4) which, to the Once he supports and directs his inclination, he presents the particularity that allows its rotation in 180 ° through a piece articulated (6) that links it to the housing (2) in its junction area with the vehicle, existing, fixed on the back of said mechanism (4), the reserve mirror (5) whose front face (5a) it will be oriented opposite to the main mirror (3).

De esta forma, al romperse el espejo principal (3), se accionará el mecanismo de giro (4) y será el espejo de reserva (5) el que quede dispuesto exteriormente a la carcasa (2).In this way, when the main mirror is broken (3), the turning mechanism (4) will be activated and will be the mirror of reserve (5) that which is arranged externally to the housing (2).

En orden a conseguir una línea lo más aerodinámica posible de la carcasa (2), el espejo de reserva (5) será, preferentemente, algo menor que el espejo principal (3), para permitir el giro en menos espacio sin que dicho espejo roce con las paredes interiores de dicha carcasa (2), para lo cual, antes de proceder al giro, se habrá tenido que acabar de sacar el espejo principal (3) roto.In order to get a line the most possible aerodynamics of the housing (2), the reserve mirror (5) it will be, preferably, somewhat smaller than the main mirror (3), to allow the rotation in less space without said mirror rubbing with the interior walls of said housing (2), for which, before proceed to the turn, it will have had to finish removing the mirror Main (3) broken.

Cabe señalar que, preferentemente, el espejo principal (3), tal como ocurre con los espejos convencionales, irá encajado a presión con el mecanismo (4) que lo dirige, por lo que, cuando se rompa, habrá que quitarlo con el auxilio de un destornillador o cualquier otro utensilio adecuado haciendo palanca para poder proceder al giro de dicho mecanismo (4), haciendo que sea el espejo de reserva (5) el que quede dispuesto exteriormente, el cual, igualmente, podrá ser graduado con el mismo mecanismo (4).It should be noted that, preferably, the mirror main (3), as with conventional mirrors, will go snapped into the mechanism (4) that directs it, so, when it breaks, it will have to be removed with the help of a screwdriver or any other suitable tool by prying to be able to proceed to the rotation of said mechanism (4), causing be the reserve mirror (5) that is arranged externally, which, likewise, may be graduated with the same mechanism (4).

Opcionalmente, ambos espejos principal (3) y de reserva (5) podrán tener las mismas dimensiones, tal como muestra el ejemplo de las figuras 3 y 4, en cuyo caso, la carcasa (2) deberá tener la holgura suficiente para permitir el giro del mecanismo (4) y de los espejos (3) y (5) sin que toquen las paredes internas de la misma. Con ello se evitará tener que acabar de romper y sacar el espejo principal (3) roto para poder realizar el giro.Optionally, both main mirrors (3) and Reserve (5) may have the same dimensions, as shown the example of figures 3 and 4, in which case, the housing (2) must have enough clearance to allow the rotation of the mechanism (4) and mirrors (3) and (5) without touching the walls internal of it. This will avoid having to finish break and take out the main mirror (3) broken to perform the turn.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciendo constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental.Describe sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, not it is considered necessary to extend its explanation so that any subject matter expert understands its scope and advantages that derive from it, stating that, within its essentiality, may be implemented in other forms of embodiment that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also achieve the protection that collects as long as it does not alter, change or modify its principle fundamental.

Claims

1. Rearview mirror with reserve mirror, of the type that is incorporated in a housing (2) suitably arranged in the external part of the vehicle to which it is intended, characterized by the fact that it comprises at least one main mirror (3) , arranged with its reflective surface or front face (3a) oriented towards the outside of said housing (2), a tilt steering mechanism (4) and another reserve mirror (5), both main mirrors (3) and of reserve (5) connected to said mechanism (4) with their respective front faces (3a) and (5a) arranged opposite; and in that the mechanism (4), while supporting and directing its inclination, allows its 180 ° rotation through an articulated piece (6) that links it to the housing (2) in its area of connection with the vehicle, so that when the turning mechanism (4) is operated, it is the reserve mirror (5) that is arranged externally to the housing (2).

2. Rearview mirror with reserve mirror according to claim 1, characterized in that the mechanism (4) can be operated manually or electronically.

3. Rearview mirror with reserve mirror, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that, preferably, the reserve mirror (5) is smaller than the main mirror (3), allowing rotation in less space without rubbing against the inner walls of said housing (2), for which, before said rotation, the broken main mirror (3) must have been finished.

4. Rearview mirror with reserve mirror, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that, optionally, both main (3) and reserve mirrors (5) have the same dimensions; and because, in this case, to make the rotation without having to finish removing the broken main mirror (3), the housing (2) has enough clearance to allow the rotation of the mechanism (4) and the mirrors (3) and (5) without touching the inner walls of it.