JP2003267138A - Side-view mirror device for automobile and automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a side-view mirror device for an automobile having good functionality. <P>SOLUTION: The side-view mirror device 3 is equipped with a right mirror body 6 and a left mirror body 9 having respective mirror members 12, arranged to be changed over between the right mirror selected condition, the left mirror selected condition and the neutral condition, and is furnished with an operation part 14 to adjust the facing direction of the mirror member 12 on the selected side. Further the side-view mirror device 3 is furnished with a control means 21 which rotates downward both the mirror member 12 of the right mirror body 6 and the mirror member 12 of the left mirror body 9 when the operation part 14 in the neutral condition is turned in one direction and folds up both mirror bodies 6 and 9 when the operation part 14 in the neutral condition is turned to the other direction. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automobile side mirror device having good functionality and an automobile provided with this automobile side mirror device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional automobile side mirror device includes, for example, a right side mirror body provided on the right side of a vehicle body and having a mirror member, and a left side mirror body provided on the left side of the vehicle body and having a mirror member, It is possible to switch between the right mirror selection state, the left mirror selection state, and the neutral state, and an operation unit such as a selection switch and direction adjustment knob for adjusting the direction of the mirror member on the selected side, and this operation unit. Is provided with a separate mirror folding operation unit provided separately.

[0003]

However, in the conventional vehicle side mirror device described above, for example, even if a driver sitting in the driver's seat of the vehicle body operates the operation unit in the state where the driver is switched to the neutral state. The left side mirror body and the right side mirror body did not operate at all, and the functionality could not be said to be good.

When, for example, an automobile equipped with such a conventional automobile side mirror device is stopped in a garage or a parking space, the left and right side mirror bodies are required to be operated one by one by appropriately operating the operating portion. I had to face down and return the left and right side mirrors to the original position one by one.

It is known that, as a conventional automobile, when a shift lever of a transmission is switched to a back position, a side mirror body on the passenger seat side (for example, left side) faces downward by a set amount.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an automobile side mirror device having good functionality and an automobile including the automobile side mirror device.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a side mirror device for an automobile, which is provided on the right side of the automobile body, has a right side mirror body having a mirror member, and is provided on the left side of the automobile body. A left side mirror body, a right mirror selection state, a left mirror selection state and a neutral state, and an operation section for adjusting the orientation of the mirror member on the selected side, and a neutral state. When the operation section in the state of being switched to is operated, at least one of the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body is moved, and then a predetermined return operation is performed. And a control means for returning the mirror member to the original state when the mirror member is turned on.

When the operating section in the neutral state is operated, at least one of the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body is moved, and then a predetermined return operation is performed. Since it is a configuration including a control means for returning the mirror member to the original state when performed,
Functionality becomes better than that of the conventional configuration.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a side mirror device for an automobile, which includes a foldable right side mirror body provided on the right side of the automobile body and having a mirror member, and a foldable side mirror device provided on the left side of the automobile body, having the mirror member. A possible left side mirror body, a right mirror selection state, a left mirror selection state, and a neutral state are switchable, and an operation unit for adjusting the orientation of the mirror member on the selected side, and a neutral state When the operation unit in the state of being switched to is operated in one direction, at least one of the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body is rotated downward, and thereafter, When the mirror member is returned to its original state when a predetermined return operation is performed on the operation section, and when the operation section in the state switched to the neutral state is operated in the other direction. Both the right side mirror body and the left side mirror body are folded toward the automobile body side, and a control means for canceling the folded state when a predetermined folding canceling operation is performed thereafter. is there.

When the operating section in the neutral state is operated in one direction, at least one of the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body is rotated downward. , After that, when a predetermined return operation is performed, the mirror member is returned to the original state, and when the operation unit in the state switched to the neutral state is operated in the other direction, the right side mirror body and the left side mirror body Since both side mirrors are folded toward the vehicle body side and the control means for canceling the folded state when a predetermined folding release operation is performed after that is provided, compared to the conventional configuration. As a result, the functionality is improved and the number of operating parts is reduced.

A vehicle side mirror device according to a third aspect is the vehicle side mirror device according to the second aspect, in which the operating portion is rotatable in the vertical and horizontal directions and is pushed forward. The control means is movable, and the control member is a mirror member of the right side mirror body and a mirror member of the left side mirror body when the operation portion in the neutral state is rotated downward. When both of the right side mirror body and the left side mirror body are pushed forward when the operation portion in the state of being switched to the neutral state is pushed forward, It folds toward you.

By rotating the operation portion in the neutral state downward, it is possible to easily rotate both the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body downward. By pushing the operation portion in the neutral state forward, both the right side mirror body and the left side mirror body can be easily folded.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a side mirror device for a vehicle, which is provided on the right side of the vehicle body and has a mirror member, and a left side mirror body provided on the left side of the vehicle body and having a mirror member. And right mirror selection state,
A first operation section that can be switched between a left mirror selection state and a neutral state, a second operation section for adjusting the direction of the mirror member on the selected side, and the first operation section are in a neutral state. When the second operation unit is operated in the switched state, at least one of the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body is moved, and then a predetermined return operation is performed. And a control means for returning the mirror member to the original state when the mirror member is turned on.

When the second operating portion is operated while the first operating portion is switched to the neutral state, at least one of the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body is moved, and thereafter, Since the structure is provided with the control means for returning the mirror member to the original state when a predetermined returning operation is performed, the functionality becomes better than that of the conventional structure.

An automobile according to a fifth aspect comprises an automobile body,
The vehicle side mirror device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is provided in the vehicle body, and has respective functions.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of an automobile side mirror device of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 5, reference numeral 1 denotes an automobile, which is provided with an automobile body 2 and an automobile side mirror device 3 provided on the automobile body 2.

The vehicle side mirror device 3 is
An electric retractable door mirror or the like for viewing the rear of the vehicle body 2, such as a foldable and unfoldable right side mirror body 6 provided on the right side of the vehicle body 2, that is, on the outer surface side of the right front door 5 of the vehicle body 2, for example. A left side mirror body 9 that is foldable and unfoldable is provided on the left side of the vehicle body 2, that is, on the outer surface side of the left front door 8 of the vehicle body 2, for example.

The right side mirror body 6 forming a pair of these left and right
As shown in FIG. 1, each of the left side mirror body 9 and the left side mirror body 9 is symmetrical, and can be folded and unfolded (rotatable and unfoldable) by pivoting about a pivot axis (not shown) in the vertical direction. And a substantially rectangular plate-shaped mirror member 12 supported by the mirror support member 11 so as to be rotatable in the up-down direction and the left-right direction with respect to the traveling direction of the automobile body 2.
And have.

In the side mirror device 3 for a vehicle, the right side mirror body 6 is selected, the right mirror is selected, the left side mirror body 9 is selected, the left mirror is selected, and the right side mirror is selected. Both the side mirror body 6 and the left side mirror body 9 can be switched to a neutral state (non-selected state) in which neither of them is selected, and the direction of the mirror member 12 on the selected side, that is, An operation unit 14 such as one protruding selection switch also serving as an orientation adjustment knob for adjusting the orientation of the mirror member 12 of the selected right side mirror body 6 and the mirror member 12 of the selected left side mirror body 9 is provided. ing.

The operation section 14 also has a function of, for example, a mirror folding operation section, and can be rotated by an operation section support member 15 of the automobile body 2 in a direction corresponding to the mirror member 12 in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction. And is rotatably supported around a rotation center axis α in the front-rear direction which is a protruding direction, and is arranged at a position in the vehicle body 2 where a driver sitting in the driver's seat of the vehicle body 2 can operate. ing.

That is, the operating section 14 is capable of being blindly touched by the driver sitting in the driver's seat in the vertical and horizontal directions corresponding to the mirror member 12 and centering around the central axis of rotation α. In addition to being rotatable,
A knob portion formed on the tip end side of the operation portion 14 and having a substantially round shaft shape.
Only 16 can be pushed at least forward.

Here, the operating portion 14 is an operating portion supporting member.
15 has a spherical portion 17 which is a substantially spherical main body portion that is rotatably fitted and supported by a holding portion, and a portion of the spherical portion 17 exposed from the vertical surface of the operation portion support member 15 From this, the substantially circular shaft-shaped knob portion 16 projects rearward, which is a direction away from the operation portion support member 15. This picking part 16
Can enter and leave the spherical portion 17 along the axial direction (front-back direction). In addition, the knob portion 16 is provided with a display portion 18 for displaying the mirror selection state so as to be located over the end surface and the peripheral surface thereof.

Then, the driver sitting in the driver's seat is
In a state where the knob portion 16 of 14 is pinched with a fingertip, the operation portion 14 is rotated around the rotation center axis line α of the knob portion 16 in the axial direction, and the display portion 18 is directed upward, whereby the operation portion 14 Can be switched to a neutral state located between the right mirror selection state and the left mirror selection state.

Further, the driver rotates the operation portion 14 in the neutral state by rotating the operation portion 14 in a clockwise direction in one direction about the rotation center axis α by a predetermined amount, for example, 90 degrees to display the display portion. By pointing 18 to the right, the operation unit 14 can be switched to the right mirror selection state for adjusting the direction of the mirror member 12 of the right side mirror body 6.

On the other hand, the driver rotates the operation unit 14 in the neutral state by rotating the operation unit 14 counterclockwise in the other direction about the rotation center axis α by a predetermined amount, for example, 90 degrees. By turning the display portion 18 to the left, the operation unit 14
Can be switched to a left mirror selection state for adjusting the orientation of the mirror member 12 of the left side mirror body 9.

Further, in the automobile side mirror device 3, when the operation portion 14 in the state of being switched to the neutral state by the rotation operation about the rotation center axis line α is operated,
When at least one of the mirror member 12 of the right side mirror body 6 and the mirror member 12 of the left side mirror body 9 is moved and then a predetermined return operation is performed, the moved mirror member 12 is moved.
Control means 21 which is a drive control section for returning the
Is equipped with.

That is, the automobile side mirror device 3
Is the right side mirror body 6 when the spherical portion 17 and the knob portion 16 of the operating portion 14 which are switched to the neutral state are operated in one direction, that is, when the operating portion 14 is rotated downward, for example. At least one of the mirror member 12 and the mirror member 12 of the left side mirror body 9, that is, for example, both, is rotated downward at the same time, and then a predetermined return operation (for example, a reverse operation of the operation in the one direction or When the same repeated operation as the operation in one direction is performed), the mirror member 12 that has rotated downward is in the original state (the state immediately before rotating downward by the operation of the operation unit 14 in the neutral state). ), And the knob portion 16 of the operating portion 14 in the state of being switched to the neutral state,
When operated in another direction, that is, when pushed forward, for example, the mirror support member 11 of the right side mirror body 6
Both the mirror support member 11 of the left side mirror body 9 and the left side mirror body 9 are simultaneously rotated toward the vehicle body 2 side to fold, and then a predetermined folding release operation (for example, a reverse operation of the operation in the other direction). Alternatively, the control means 21 is provided to release the folded state and return to the original expanded state when the operation in the other direction and the repeated operation) are performed.

Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the control means 21 has a control section 23 composed of, for example, a CPU,
The operation unit 14 is electrically connected to the control unit 23, and the first drive unit 26 for rotating the mirror member 12 of the right side mirror body 6 and the mirror support member 11 of the right side mirror body 6 are also connected to the control unit 23. The second drive unit 27 for rotating, the mirror member 12 of the left side mirror body 9
The third drive unit 28 for rotating the mirror and the fourth drive unit 29 for rotating the mirror support member 11 of the left side mirror body 9 are electrically connected. The first to fourth constituents of the driving unit 30
Each of the drive units 26, 27, 28, 29 is composed of, for example, one or a plurality of electric motors and a transmission mechanism such as gears. Then, the control unit 23 controls each of the first to fourth drive units 26, 27, 28, 29 according to the electric signal from the operation unit 14.

Next, the operation and the like of the first embodiment will be described.

The driver sitting in the driver's seat of the car body 2
For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the operation section 14 in the neutral state in which the display section 18 faces upward as shown in FIG.
When the knob 14 is rotated downward with the knob 16 being pinched with a fingertip, the mirror member of the right side mirror body 6 is controlled by the control unit 23 of the control unit 21 by the control of the first drive unit 26 and the third drive unit 28. Both 12 and the mirror member 12 of the left side mirror body 9 are simultaneously rotated downward, and the left and right mirror members 12, 12 are in a state of being slightly downward.

At this time, both the left and right mirror members 12, 12 are rotated downward by a preset amount by the downward rotation operation of the operating portion 14. It should be noted that both the left and right mirror members 12, 12 may be rotated downward by an arbitrary amount according to the operation amount of the operation unit 14, the operation time or the operation strength.

The operating portion 14 which has been rotated downwardly returns to its original state at the same time when the fingertip is separated from the knob portion 16 and at the same time, for example, the biasing means (not shown) biases it.

Then, the restored operation unit 14 in the neutral state.
If, on the contrary, the upper part is rotated (returned), the first drive part 26 and the third drive part by the control part 23 of the control means 21.
By the control of 28, both the left and right mirror members 12, 12 are returned to the original state (for example, the state immediately before the operation portion 14 is rotated downward).

It should be noted that the operation portion 14 is not rotated upward,
The same downward rotation operation as before may be performed again (or another predetermined return operation may be performed) to return both the left and right mirror members 12, 12 to the original state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the driver sitting in the driver's seat of the automobile body 2 pushes forward the knob portion 16 of the operation portion 14 in the neutral state with the display portion 18 facing upward ( (Pushing operation in the axial direction), the control unit 23 of the control means 21 controls the second drive unit 27 and the fourth drive unit 29 to control the mirror support member 11 of the right side mirror body 6 and the mirror of the left side mirror body 9. Both of the support members 11 rotate inward all at once, and the left and right side mirror bodies 6 and 9 are in a retracted state in which they are folded toward the vehicle body 2 side.

The knob portion 16 that has been pushed and entered into the spherical portion 17 comes out from the inside of the spherical portion 17 at the same time when the fingertip is separated from the knob portion 16 and, for example, by the urging of an urging means (not shown). Return to the state of.

Then, the restored operation unit 14 in the neutral state.
When the knob 16 is pushed forward again (folding release operation), the control section 23 of the control means 21 controls the second drive section 27 and the fourth drive section 29 to control both the left and right side mirror bodies 6. , 9 returns to the original expanded state.

It should be noted that the left and right side mirror bodies 6 and 9 are restored to their original unfolded state by performing another predetermined folding releasing operation instead of pushing the knob portion 16 again. Alternatively, or the push-operated knob portion 16 is not automatically returned by the urging of the urging means,
By pulling operation opposite to the pushing operation, the picking portion 16 is a spherical portion.
It is also possible to return the left and right side mirror bodies 6 and 9 to the original deployed state by taking them out from inside 17.

Further, the driver counterclockwise (direction A in the figure) about the rotation center axis α in a state where the driver holds the operation portion 14 in the neutral state shown in FIG. For example, when it is rotated by 90 degrees, the operation unit 14 is switched from the neutral state to the left mirror selection state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the driver operates the operation section in the left mirror selection state with the display portion 18 facing left.
For example, when the pinch portion 14 is pinched with a fingertip, when the pivotal operation (tilting operation) is performed to the right, for example, the control unit 23 of the control unit 21 controls the third drive unit 28 to select the selected left side mirror body 9. The mirror member 12 rotates to the right by an arbitrary amount according to the operation of the operation unit 14, and the mirror member 12 of the left side mirror body 9 faces slightly to the right.

It should be noted that the operating portion 14 which has been turned to the right has its original state (neutral state shown in FIG. 3A) at the same time when the fingertip is separated from the knob portion 16 and at the same time, for example, the biasing means (not shown) biases it. ) Return to.

Further, in a state in which the driver holds the operation portion 14 in the neutral state shown in FIG. 3 (a) by holding the picked portion 16 with his fingertip, the driver rotates clockwise about the rotation center axis α (direction B in the drawing), for example. 9
When it is rotated by 0 °, the operation unit 14 is switched from the neutral state to the right mirror selection state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (c), the driver operates the operating portion in the state where the right mirror is selected with the display portion 18 facing right.
When the pinching portion 14 is pinched with the fingertip, for example, when it is rotated upward, the first drive unit 26 by the control unit 23 of the control means 21.
Of the right side mirror body 6 selected by the control of
12 rotates upward by an arbitrary amount according to the operation of the operation unit 14,
The mirror member 12 of the right side mirror body 6 is in a state of facing slightly upward.

It should be noted that the operating portion 14 which has been rotated upward is in its original state (for example, in the neutral state shown in FIG. 3A) when the fingertip is separated from the knob portion 16 and at the same time, for example, the biasing means (not shown) biases it. Return to. In this way, the driver adjusts the vertical and horizontal directions of the left and right mirror members 12 so that the driver can easily see the rear.

In the vehicle side mirror device 3 of the first embodiment, the mirror member 12 of the right side mirror body 6 and the left side mirror body 6 are operated when the operation portion 14 in the neutral state is rotated downward, for example. When the control unit 23 of the control means 21 controls the drive unit 30 so that both of the mirror members 12 of 9 rotate downward simultaneously, when the operation unit 14 in the neutral state is pushed forward, for example. The control unit 23 of the control means 21 controls the drive unit 30 so that both the mirror support member 11 of the right side mirror body 6 and the mirror support member 11 of the left side mirror body 9 are folded at the same time. According to the configuration, the operation unit 14 in the neutral state is added with a new function, so that the operation unit 14 is superior in functionality to the conventional configuration. 14 are integrated into one and excellent in compactness ing.

Then, the side mirror device 3 for this automobile is used.
If the vehicle 1 is equipped with a
With respect to 14, not only can the driver sitting in the driver's seat operate with blind touch, which contributes to safe driving, but also when the vehicle 1 is parked in a garage or a parking space, the operation section 14 in the neutral state operates the right side. Both of the mirror body 6 and the left side mirror body 9 can be moved up and down together to enable quick parking and smooth traffic.

Also, for example, when turning right or left at an intersection of a narrow alley, whether or not the side surface of the automobile main body 2 is rubbed against a corner, the right side mirror body 6 and the left side mirror body 9 are blindly touched. Both can be turned downward, and after the corner has been turned, it can be returned to the original state by a blind touch again, so that the intersection can be turned easily and safely.

Next, a second embodiment of the automobile side mirror device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The automobile side mirror device 3 shown in FIG.
Is different from that shown in FIG.
Folding switch 31 which is an operation unit exclusively for mirror folding for electrically folding and unfolding both the right side mirror body 6 and the left side mirror body 9 at the same time.
However, it is provided in the operation portion support member 15 as a separate body from the operation portion 14 such as a selection switch / direction adjusting knob which is capable of rotating around the rotation center axis α.

The operation portion 14 shown in FIG. 6 is different from that shown in FIG. 1 in that it cannot be pushed forward, and the knob portion
16 is not accessible to the spherical portion 17,
The knob portion 16 and the spherical portion 17 are integrated. In addition,
The other components are basically the same as those of the automobile side mirror device 3 shown in FIG.

In the vehicle side mirror device 3 shown in FIG. 6 as described above, when the operation unit 14 in the neutral state is rotated blindly from the driver's seat, for example, when the operation unit 14 is rotated downward, the right side mirror body 6 is moved. Both the mirror member 12 and the mirror member 12 of the left side mirror body 9 are simultaneously rotated downward, and when a predetermined return operation is performed thereafter, both mirror members 12 rotated downward are returned to their original state. Since the control unit 23 of the control means 21 controls the drive unit 30 so as to return, the same functional effects as those shown in FIG. 1 can be obtained, such as good functionality and quick parking. Can play.

Next, a third embodiment of the automobile side mirror device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The automobile side mirror device 3 shown in FIG.
1 is different from the one shown in FIG. 1, the folding switch 31 and the right mirror selection, which are dedicated operation portions for mirror folding, for folding and unfolding both the right side mirror body 6 and the left side mirror body 9 at the same time. The first operation for selecting the right side mirror body 6 or the left side mirror body 9 which can be switched to the state (right tilt state), the left mirror selection state (left tilt state) and the neutral state (non-tilt state). Selection switch (designation switch) 41, which is an operation unit dedicated to selection as a unit,
And, each of the orientation adjustment knobs (operation knobs) 42 as the second operation portion for adjusting the orientation of the mirror member 12 on the selected side is provided on the operation portion support member 15 as separate bodies, and is controlled. It is electrically connected to the control unit 23 of the means 21.

The direction adjusting knob 42 shown in FIG. 7 is a mirror member.
It is only possible to rotate vertically and horizontally corresponding to 12, and unlike the operation unit 14 shown in FIG.
It cannot be pushed forward and cannot be rotated about the rotation center axis α. The other components are shown in FIG.
It is basically the same as the constituent member of the vehicle side mirror device 3 shown in FIG.

In such an automobile side mirror device 3 shown in FIG. 7, the direction adjusting knob 42 is blind-touched from the driver's seat while the selection switch 41 is switched to the neutral state (the state shown in FIG. 7). For example, when it is rotated downward, at least one of the mirror member 12 of the right side mirror body 6 and the mirror member 12 of the left side mirror body 9, for example, both are simultaneously rotated downward, and then a predetermined return operation is performed. The control unit 23 of the control unit 21 controls the drive unit 30 so that both mirror members 12 return to their original states when (for example, the reverse operation of the previous operation or the same repeated operation as the previous operation) is performed. Since it is configured, it is possible to obtain the same effects as those shown in FIG. 1, such as good functionality and quick parking.

In the above embodiment, the side mirror device 3 for a vehicle has the right side mirror, which is operated by rotating the knob portion 16 and the direction adjusting knob 42 of the operation portion 14 downward and upward in the neutral state. Although the configuration in which both the body 6 and the left side mirror body 9 can be moved together to the downward state and the original state has been described, the configuration is not limited to this configuration, and the operation unit 14 in the neutral state can be used. On the other hand, when some predetermined operation is performed, or when some operation is performed on the second operation portion such as the orientation adjustment knob 42 in the neutral state of the selection switch 41, the left and right mirror members 12
Any one may be used as long as at least one of them has a predetermined movement.

Further, the side mirror device 3 for an automobile has both mirror members when, for example, the operation portion 14 in the neutral state is operated while the shift lever of the transmission is switched to the back.
At least one of 12 is moved, and then a predetermined return operation, for example, a shift lever back state release operation (switching operation to parking), an engine stop operation, an engine start operation after one stop, or a side The mirror member 12 when the brake is turned on, etc.
It may be provided with a control means 21 for returning the above.

Further, the automobile side mirror device 3 is
For example, when the second operating portion such as the direction adjusting knob 42 is operated while the shift lever of the transmission is switched to the back and the first operating portion such as the selection switch 41 is switched to the neutral state. After moving both mirror members 12, a predetermined return operation, for example, an operation of releasing the back state of the shift lever (operation of switching to parking), an operation of stopping the engine, an operation of starting the engine after it has been stopped once, or a side operation. It may be provided with a control means 21 for returning the mirror member 12 to its original state when the brake is turned on.

[0060]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, at least one of the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body is operated when the operating portion in the state of being switched to the neutral state is operated. Since the structure is provided with the control means for moving the mirror member and then returning the mirror member to the original state when a predetermined return operation is performed, the functionality can be improved as compared with the conventional structure.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, at least the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body when the operation portion in the neutral state is operated in one direction. When one of them is rotated downward and then the mirror member is returned to the original state when a predetermined return operation is performed, and the operation part in the state switched to the neutral state is operated in the other direction. Since both the right side mirror body and the left side mirror body are folded toward the vehicle body side, and if a predetermined folding release operation is performed thereafter, the control means for releasing the folded state is provided. Functionality can be improved compared to the conventional configuration,
In addition, the number of operating parts can be reduced.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, both the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body are easily rotated downward by rotating the operating portion in the neutral state downward. Both the right side mirror body and the left side mirror body can be easily folded by pushing the operation portion in the neutral state forward.

According to the invention of claim 4, the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body are operated when the second operation portion is operated while the first operation portion is switched to the neutral state. Since at least one of the above is moved, and the mirror member is returned to the original state when a predetermined return operation is performed thereafter, the control means is provided, so that the functionality can be improved as compared with the conventional configuration. .

According to the invention of claim 5, an automobile body,
Since the vehicle side mirror device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 provided in the vehicle body is provided, each effect can be exhibited.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of an automobile side mirror device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which left and right side mirror bodies of the automobile side mirror device are folded.

3 (a) to 3 (c) are diagrams for explaining the operation of the same vehicle side mirror device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system of the same automobile side mirror device.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an automobile equipped with the same automobile side mirror device.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of an automobile side mirror device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of an automobile side mirror device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 car 2 Car body 3 Car side mirror device 6 Right side mirror body 9 Left side mirror body 12 Mirror member 14 Control section 21 Control means 41 Selection switch as the first operation part 42 Orientation adjustment knob as the second operation part

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A right side mirror body provided on the right side of an automobile body and having a mirror member, a left side mirror body provided on the left side of the automobile body and having a mirror member, a right mirror selection state, and a left mirror selection state. State and a neutral state are switchable, and when the operating section for adjusting the orientation of the mirror member on the selected side and the operating section in the state switched to the neutral state are operated. Control means for moving at least one of the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body, and for returning the mirror member to the original state when a predetermined return operation is performed thereafter. A side mirror device for an automobile, comprising: 2. A foldable right side mirror body provided on the right side of the automobile body and having a mirror member; a foldable left side mirror body provided on the left side of the automobile body and having a mirror member; and a right mirror. It is possible to switch between a selection state, a left mirror selection state, and a neutral state, and an operation unit for adjusting the orientation of the mirror member on the selected side, and the operation unit in the state of being switched to the neutral state. Is rotated in one direction, at least one of the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body is rotated downward, and then a predetermined return operation is performed. In addition to returning the mirror member to the original state,
When the operation section in the state of being switched to the neutral state is operated in the other direction, both the right side mirror body and the left side mirror body are folded toward the automobile body side, and then a predetermined folding is performed. A side mirror device for an automobile, comprising: a control unit that releases a folded state when a folding operation is performed. 3. The operating portion is capable of rotating in an up-down direction and a left-right direction and is capable of pushing forward, and the control means is in a state of being switched to a neutral state. When the operation portion is rotated downward, both the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body are rotated downward, and the operation portion in the state of being switched to the neutral state is The vehicle side mirror device according to claim 2, wherein both the right side mirror body and the left side mirror body are folded toward the vehicle body side when pushed forward. 4. A right side mirror body provided on the right side of the automobile body and having a mirror member, a left side mirror body provided on the left side of the automobile body and having a mirror member, a right mirror selection state, and a left mirror selection state. A first operation section that can be switched between a neutral state and a neutral state, and a second operation section for adjusting the orientation of the mirror member on the selected side.
At least the operation unit and the mirror member of the right side mirror body and the mirror member of the left side mirror body when the second operation unit is operated in a state where the first operation unit is switched to the neutral state. A side mirror device for an automobile, comprising: a control means for moving one of the mirror members and returning the mirror member to an original state when a predetermined return operation is performed thereafter. 5. An automobile, comprising: an automobile main body; and the automobile side mirror device according to claim 1, which is provided in the automobile main body.