JP2001104122A - Mirror - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a detachable and expansible mirror which can be attached to the surface of a wash stand mirror or a mirror in a bathroom as desired so as to allow a mirror surface to come near to a face upon its use, a user to make up or shave in comfortable a position and the mirror surface to be inclined vertically and horizontally and can be folded in a compact state without interference upon no use. SOLUTION: A mirror is attached to a wall surface through a first arm and a second arm and a fixing means. The fixing means is detachably attached to the wall surface. One end of the first arm is supported by the fixing means so as to be freely swung in a horizontal plane. One end of the second arm is supported by the other end of the first arm so as to be freely swung in a horizontal plane. A support means for supporting a mirror main body having a mirror surface is supported by the other end of the second arm so as to be freely swung in a horizontal plane. Thus, the mirror main body is detachably supported by the support means so as to be freely swung in a vertical plane.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mirror detachably provided on a wall surface. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mirror which is detachably and elastically attached to a wall surface via first and second arms and a fixing means.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Many women perform makeup while checking their faces and clothes using a washstand provided in a washroom. (Basin), it is usually about 55 to 60 cm away from the position of the eyes. For this reason, when it is necessary to confirm a delicate operation, such as wearing false eyelashes or applying eye shadow, it is necessary to make up in a posture bent forward toward the mirror or to make up using a hand mirror.

It is impossible to maintain a posture bent forward toward a mirror for a long time, and there is a problem that it is impossible for a woman suffering from low back pain to take such a posture. In addition, when a hand mirror is used, one hand may be blocked, which may be inconvenient.

[0004] In the case of men, shaving is often performed in the bathroom. The mirror provided in the bathroom is not necessarily provided for shaving, and since the position of the face while washing the face varies depending on the individual, the beard must be bent forward and impossible while looking at the mirror. There is a problem that it is often necessary to shave.

An object of the present invention is to attach a mirror to a sink or a mirror in a bathroom as required, so that the mirror surface can be brought close to the face when used, so that makeup and shaving can be performed in an easy posture. Another object of the present invention is to provide a detachable and telescopic mirror that can be tilted up and down or left and right and that can be folded into a compact state so as not to be in the way when not in use.

[0006]

A mirror according to the present invention is a mirror which is mounted on a wall surface via a first arm and a second arm and a fixing means, wherein the fixing means is detachably mounted on the wall surface. One end of the first arm is supported by a fixing means so as to be pivotable in a horizontal plane, one end of the second arm is supported by the other end of the first arm so as to be pivotable in a horizontal plane, and a mirror surface is provided. Support means for supporting the mirror body is pivotally supported on the other end of the second arm in a horizontal plane, and the mirror body is removably supported by the support means and is pivotable in a vertical plane. It is characterized by being supported by.

Further, a first bearing is provided on the fixing means, a first shaft supported by the first bearing is provided at one end of the first arm, and a first shaft is provided at the other end of the first arm. , A second bearing is provided, a second shaft supported by the second bearing is provided at one end of the second arm, and a third bearing is provided at the other end of the second arm. The supporting means includes a cylindrical third arm and a base for fixing the third arm, and a third shaft supported by the third bearing is the cylindrical third arm. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the cylindrical third arm is provided on the base.

In this case, the mirror body may be provided with a rod which is inserted into and removed from the cylindrical third arm so as to be freely rotatable.

[0009] A first bearing is provided on the fixing means, and a first arm supported at one end of the first arm is supported by the first bearing.
A shaft is provided, a second bearing is provided at the other end of the first arm, and a second shaft supported by the second bearing is provided at one end of the second arm; At the other end of the arm,
A third bearing is provided and the support means is a rod-shaped third bearing.
And a base for fixing the third arm,
The third shaft, which is supported by the third bearing, is the rod-shaped third arm, and the rod-shaped third arm is provided on the base. Mirror.

In this case, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a cylindrical portion into which the rod-shaped third arm is removably inserted and rotatably inserted is provided on the mirror body.

Further, a first bearing is provided on the fixing means, a first shaft supported by the first bearing is provided at one end of the first arm, and a first shaft is provided at the other end of the first arm. , A second bearing is provided, a second shaft supported by the second bearing is provided at one end of the second arm, and a third bearing is provided at the other end of the second arm. The support means comprises a third arm and a base for rotatably receiving the third arm, and the base is provided with a third shaft which is supported by the third bearing. You can also.

In this case, it is possible to provide the mirror body with a cylindrical portion which receives the third arm so as to be freely inserted and removed.

[0013] Further, a first shaft is provided in the fixing means,
A first bearing that supports the first shaft is provided at one end of the first arm, a second shaft is provided at the other end of the first arm, and a second bearing is provided at one end of the second arm. A second bearing is provided for supporting the two shafts, and a third shaft is provided at the other end of the second arm. The support means includes a third arm and a base for fixing the third arm. The base may be provided with a third bearing that supports the third shaft.

In this case, it is possible to provide the cylindrical body for receiving the third arm so as to be freely inserted and removed.

Further, if the third arm is provided with one locking piece and the cylindrical portion is provided with a concave portion which engages with the one locking piece, the mirror body may fall off. This is preferable because it can be prevented.

Further, when the third arm is provided with a plurality of locking pieces and the cylindrical portion is provided with a plurality of recesses for engaging with the plurality of locking pieces, It is preferable because falling off can be prevented.

It is preferable that the first bearing and the first shaft are provided with a projection for controlling the rotation of the first shaft, since the mirror can be maintained at a desired angle.

It is preferable that the second bearing and the second shaft are provided with a projection for controlling the rotation of the second shaft, since the mirror can be maintained at a desired angle.

It is preferable that the third bearing and the third shaft are provided with a projection for controlling the rotation of the third shaft, since the mirror can be maintained at a desired angle.

The first bearing and the first shaft are provided with a projection for controlling the rotation of the first shaft, and the second bearing and the second shaft are provided with a rotation of the second shaft. When a projection for controlling the movement is provided and the projection for controlling the rotation of the third shaft is provided on the third bearing and the third shaft, the mirror can be more reliably set to a desired angle. It is preferable because it can be maintained.

[0021]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The mirror of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory view showing an example of a mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the front side of a mirror main body of the mirror in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a mirror of the mirror in FIG. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the back side of the main body, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the mirror body of the mirror in FIG. 1, FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the first arm of the mirror in FIG. 1, and FIG.
, FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a second arm of the mirror of FIG. 1, FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the second arm of FIG. 7, and FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory plan view showing a third arm of the mirror according to the first embodiment, FIG. 10 is an explanatory plan view showing the third arm of the mirror according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is sectional explanatory drawing of the 3rd arm.

Referring to FIG. 1, a mirror 1 of the present invention comprises a first
It is attached to the wall surface W via the arm 2 and the second arm 3 and the fixing means 4.

The fixing means 4 is detachably attached to the wall surface W. One end of the first arm 2 is supported by the fixing means 4 so as to be pivotable in a horizontal plane, and one end of the second arm 3 is supported by the other end of the first arm 2 so as to be pivotable in a horizontal plane. The support means 5 for supporting the mirror body 6 provided with the second arm M is pivotally movable in a horizontal plane.
At the other end. The mirror body 6 is detachably supported by the support means 5 and is pivotally supported in a vertical plane.

Embodiment 1 In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a first bearing 10 is provided in the fixing means 4.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, one end of the first arm 2 has a first shaft 1 supported by a first bearing 10.
The other end of the first arm 2 is provided with a second bearing 2.
0 is provided.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, one end of the second arm 3 has a second shaft 2 supported by a second bearing 20.
The other end of the second arm 3 is provided with a third bearing 3.
0 is provided.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the support means 5 comprises a cylindrical third arm 5a and a base 7 for fixing the third arm 5a.
And a third shaft 31 that is supported by the third bearing 30.

In the present embodiment, the rod 41 inserted into the third cylindrical arm 5a so as to be freely inserted and removed and rotatably inserted is directly or by a bracket (not shown).
Is provided on the back side of the mirror body.

However, the third arm 5a is not limited to a cylindrical shape as shown in FIG. 9, but may be a rod shape. In this case, the rod-shaped third arm 5a
It is sufficient to provide a cylindrical portion on the back side of the mirror main body into which the can be freely inserted and removed and rotatably inserted.

It is preferable that a slight frictional resistance is provided between the rod-shaped third arm 5a and the cylindrical portion because the mirror body can be maintained at a desired angle.

The material used for the mirror body 6, the fixing member 4, the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 of the mirror according to the present embodiment is, for example, polypropylene (P
A synthetic resin having a certain degree of rigidity and strength, such as P), polystyrene (PS), ABS resin, and polyamide is used. The mirror surface M provided on the front side of the mirror main body 6 may be, for example, a substrate made of glass or the like, a synthetic resin, or the like, which has been subjected to a silvering process, an aluminum deposition process, or an aluminum deposition film. The magnifying mirror obtained by the above method is preferably used, but it goes without saying that a plane mirror can also be used.

On the other hand, the material used for the cylindrical third arm 5a is not particularly limited as long as it has high strength, good workability, and low surface frictional resistance. Is preferably used.

Embodiment 2 In this embodiment as well, as in Embodiment 1, a first bearing 10 is provided on the fixing means 4 and one end of the first arm 2 is provided with a first bearing 10. A first shaft 11 is provided, and the other end of the first arm 2 is provided with a second bearing 20 (see FIGS. 1, 5 and 6).

A second shaft 21 is provided at one end of the second arm 3 to be supported by the second bearing 20, and a third bearing 30 is provided at the other end of the second arm 3. (Fig. 7
And 8).

In the present embodiment, the support means 5 comprises a third arm 5a and a base 7 for rotatably receiving the third arm 5a.
A third shaft 31 that is pivotally supported at 0 is provided (see FIGS. 9 and 10).

Although not shown, the first fixing means 4
A first shaft is provided at one end of the first arm to support the first shaft.
, A second shaft is provided at the other end of the first arm, and a second shaft that supports the second shaft is provided at one end of the second arm.
And a third shaft may be provided at the other end of the second arm. In this case, the support means is composed of a third arm and a base for fixing the third arm, and the base is provided with a third bearing for supporting the third shaft.

In the case of the present embodiment, the cylindrical portion 40 for removably receiving and inserting the third arm 5a is provided in the mirror main body 6.
(See FIG. 4).

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, two locking pieces 51 and 52 are provided on the third arm 5a, and the cylindrical portion 40
Are provided with two recesses 61 and 62 that engage with these two locking pieces 51 and 52. Note that the number of locking pieces and recesses is not limited to two, and only one may be provided, or three or more may be provided. Although the recess is shown as a slit, it is not limited to the slit, and a groove or a cavity may be employed.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the first bearing 10 and the first shaft 11 are provided with a projection 71 for controlling the rotation of the first shaft 11, and the second bearing 20 and the first shaft A projection 72 for controlling rotation of the second shaft 21 is provided on the two shafts 21, and the third bearing 30 and the third shaft 31
Protrusions 73 are provided to control the rotation of the third shaft 31 and to maintain the locked state when folded.

Further, in the case of this embodiment, the fixing means 4
Is provided with a conventionally known suction cup 80.

The mirror fixing member 4 according to the present embodiment,
As a material used for the first arm 2, the second arm 3, and the third arm 5a, for example, polypropylene (P
Synthetic resins having a certain degree of rigidity and strength, such as P), polystyrene (PS), ABS resin, and polyamide are used. The mirror surface M provided on the front side of the mirror main body 6 is obtained by, for example, applying a silver-plated material, an aluminum-deposited material, or an aluminum-deposited film on a substrate made of glass or a synthetic resin. Although the obtained magnifying glass is suitably used, it goes without saying that a plane mirror can also be used.

[0043]

According to the present invention, if necessary, the mirror surface can be attached to the surface of a sink mirror or a mirror in a bathroom, and the mirror surface can be brought close to the face when used, so that makeup and shaving can be performed in an easy posture. It is possible to provide a detachable and extendable mirror that can tilt the mirror surface in the up-down direction or the left-right direction and can be folded in a compact state so as not to be in the way when not in use.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory view showing an example of a mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a front side of a mirror main body of the mirror of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the back side of the mirror main body of the mirror of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory sectional view of a mirror main body of the mirror in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an explanatory plan view showing a first arm of the mirror in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is an explanatory sectional view of a first arm of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an explanatory plan view showing a second arm of the mirror in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is an explanatory sectional view of a second arm of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 shows a third example of the mirror according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory plan view showing the arm of FIG.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory plan view showing a third arm of the mirror according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory sectional view of a third arm of FIG. 10;

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 mirror 2 first arm 3 second arm 4 fixing means 5 support means 5a third arm 6 mirror body 10 first bearing 11 first shaft 20 second bearing 21 second shaft 30 third bearing 31 Third shaft 40 Cylindrical part 51, 52 Locking piece 61, 62 Depression 71, 72, 73 Projection 80 Sucker

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A mirror mounted on a wall surface via a first arm and a second arm and a fixing means, wherein the fixing means is detachably mounted on the wall surface, and one end of the first arm has a horizontal surface. Support means rotatably supported by a fixing means, one end of the second arm being rotatably supported by the other end of the first arm in a horizontal plane, and a mirror body provided with a mirror surface Are supported by the other end of the second arm so as to be pivotable in a horizontal plane, and the mirror body is detachably supported by the support means and is pivotally supported in a vertical plane. mirror. 2. A first bearing is provided on the fixing means,
At one end of the first arm, a first shaft that is supported by the first bearing is provided, at the other end of the first arm, a second bearing is provided, and at one end of the second arm, A second shaft is supported by the second bearing, and a third bearing is provided at the other end of the second arm. The support means includes a cylindrical third arm and the third arm. And a third shaft which is supported by the third bearing and which is fixed to the cylindrical third shaft.
The mirror according to claim 1, wherein the cylindrical third arm is provided on the base. 3. The mirror according to claim 2, wherein a rod that is inserted into and removed from the cylindrical third arm and that is rotatably inserted is provided on the mirror main body. 4. A first bearing is provided on the fixing means,
At one end of the first arm, a first shaft that is supported by the first bearing is provided, at the other end of the first arm, a second bearing is provided, and at one end of the second arm, A second shaft is supported by the second bearing, and a third bearing is provided at the other end of the second arm. The support means includes a rod-shaped third arm and the third arm. A third shaft that is supported by the third bearing is the rod-shaped third arm, and the rod-shaped third arm is provided on the base. The mirror of claim 1, wherein 5. The mirror according to claim 4, wherein a cylindrical portion into which the third rod-shaped arm is freely inserted and removed and rotatably inserted is provided on the mirror main body. 6. A first bearing is provided on the fixing means,
At one end of the first arm, a first shaft that is supported by the first bearing is provided, at the other end of the first arm, a second bearing is provided, and at one end of the second arm, A second shaft is supported by the second bearing, and a third bearing is provided at the other end of the second arm. The support means rotates the third arm and the third arm. 2. The mirror according to claim 1, further comprising a base movably received, wherein said base is provided with a third shaft which is supported by said third bearing. 7. A first shaft is provided on the fixing means, a first bearing for supporting the first shaft is provided at one end of the first arm, and a first bearing is provided at the other end of the first arm. A second shaft provided at one end of the second arm to support the second shaft;
And a third shaft is provided at the other end of the second arm, and the support means comprises a third arm and a base for rotatably receiving the third arm. 2. The mirror according to claim 1, further comprising a third bearing that supports the third shaft. 8. The mirror according to claim 6, wherein a cylindrical portion for removably accepting the third arm is provided on the mirror main body. 9. The mirror according to claim 8, wherein one locking piece is provided on the third arm, and a concave portion for engaging with the one locking piece is provided on the cylindrical portion. 10. The mirror according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of locking pieces are provided on the third arm, and a plurality of recesses are provided in the cylindrical portion to be engaged with the plurality of locking pieces. 11. The first bearing and the first shaft are provided with projections for controlling the rotation of the first shaft. The mirror according to 9 or 10. 12. The second bearing and the second shaft are provided with projections for controlling rotation of the second shaft. The mirror according to 9, 10 or 11. 13. The system according to claim 2, wherein said third bearing and said third shaft are provided with projections for controlling rotation of said third shaft. The mirror according to 9, 10, 11 or 12. 14. The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein a suction cup is provided in said fixing means.
14. The mirror according to 1, 12, or 13.