JP2008238892A - Rear side visual inspection device for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rear side visual inspection device for a vehicle capable of simplifying adjustment work by preparing a standard for adjustment of this device and informing an occupant of an angle of a mirror easily. <P>SOLUTION: In this rear side visual inspection device for the vehicle, a mirror means 33 is composed of a reflection-penetration means 45 reflecting visibility on the rear side and letting light of a light source 43 penetrate it and a back plate 48 provided on a rear surface of the reflection-penetration means 45 and having a plurality of light penetration holes 46a-46e for shutting off light of the light source 43 and letting light of the light source 43 penetrate them to allow the occupant to visually confirm the light penetrating a plurality of light penetration holes 46a-46e selectively depending on a set angle of the mirror means 33, when confirming the mirror means 33 from a predetermined position visually. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicular rear side visual recognition device provided with a display capable of recognizing an angle of a side mirror with respect to a vehicle body on a side mirror that reflects the vehicular rear side.

Among vehicle rear side visual recognition devices, those that manually adjust the angle of the mirror and those that electrically adjust the angle of the mirror have been put to practical use. This type of vehicular rear side visual recognition device is generally one in which an occupant can adjust the mirror to an arbitrary angle.
In recent years, attempts have been made to display the mirror angle on the vehicle rear side viewing device in order to inform the passenger of the mirror angle.

As such a rear side-viewing device for a vehicle, a structure is known in which a change in the angle in the left-right direction of the mirror can be recognized by a scale arranged on the mirror housing (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP-T 2004-529033 (page 31, FIG. 7)

The technique of Patent Document 1 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a basic configuration of a conventional rear side visual recognition device for a vehicle.
A conventional rear side viewing device 200 for a vehicle includes a mirror housing 201 attached to a vehicle body and a mirror 203 attached to the mirror housing 201 so as to be rotatable and adjustable in angle. Is a scale 205 on which the angle of the mirror 203 can be recognized.

However, in the vehicle rear side visual recognition device 200, the scale 205 is described on the side wall 204 of the mirror housing 201. Therefore, when adjusting the angle of the mirror 203 with the scale, the adjustment work can be easily performed. could not.
Moreover, in the vehicle rear side visual recognition device 200, since the scale 205 is described on the side wall 204 of the mirror housing 201, the angle of the mirror 203 is not directly recognized and cannot be easily recognized.

  The present invention realizes an adjustment guide for a vehicle rear side visual recognition device with a simple structure so that the adjustment work can be easily performed, and the vehicle can easily inform the occupant of the mirror angle. It is an object of the present invention to provide a rear side-viewing device.

  The invention according to claim 1 is a vehicular rear side viewing device including a mirror means attached to a mirror housing so as to be rotatable and an angle adjustable, and a light source provided in the mirror housing. The mirror means is formed on a reflecting / transmitting means for projecting the rear side field of view and transmitting the light of the light source, and a back plate provided on the back surface of the reflecting / transmitting means, and transmits the light of the light source. The light transmitted through the plurality of light transmitting holes can be selectively viewed according to the set angle of the mirror means when the occupant views the mirror means from a predetermined position. Features.

  The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that a plurality of light transmitting holes are provided along the vertical direction of the reflection / transmission means.

  The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that a plurality of light transmitting holes are provided along the left-right direction of the reflecting / transmitting means.

  The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that a plurality of light transmitting holes are provided radially on the back plate with the light source as the center.

  The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the light transmitting hole includes a color tone varying means for changing the color of light by each light transmitting hole.

  The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the light transmitting hole includes a diffusing means for diffusing light.

  The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the mirror means is provided with a scale along at least one side of the upper and lower sides.

  The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that the mirror means is provided with a scale along at least one side of the left and right side portions.

  The invention according to claim 9 is characterized in that the mirror means is provided with a scale along at least one side of the upper and lower sides and at least one side of the left and right sides.

In the invention according to claim 1, the mirror means is rotatably attached to the mirror housing and is attached to be adjustable in angle, and the light source is provided in the mirror housing.
The mirror means is formed on a reflection / transmission means for projecting the rear side field of view and transmitting the light of the light source, and a back plate provided on the back surface of the reflection / transmission means, and a plurality of the light means transmitting the light of the light source. By comprising the light transmitting hole, the occupant can selectively visually recognize the light transmitted from the plurality of light transmitting holes according to the setting angle of the mirror means. Thereby, the passenger | crew can recognize easily the setting angle of a mirror means by the position where a translucent hole shines.
For example, a suitable setting angle of the mirror means varies depending on the occupant. When adjusting the setting angle of the mirror means, it is possible to easily and accurately adjust the setting angle of the mirror means by storing the preferred mirror position by the position where the light transmitting hole shines.
Furthermore, when adjusting the setting angle of the mirror means, it is possible to adjust at the position where the light transmitting hole shines, so the mirror position can be easily set even at night.

  In the invention according to claim 2, since the plurality of light transmitting holes are provided along the vertical direction of the reflection / transmission means, the set angle of the mirror means can be recognized in the vertical direction.

  In the invention according to claim 3, since the plurality of light transmitting holes are provided along the left-right direction of the reflection / transmission means, the set angle of the mirror means can be recognized in the left-right direction.

  In the invention according to claim 4, since the plurality of light transmitting holes are provided radially on the back plate with the light source as the center, the set angle of the mirror means can be recognized both in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction.

  In the invention according to claim 5, since the light transmitting holes are provided with color tone varying means for changing the color of the light depending on the respective light transmitting holes, the setting angle of the mirror means can be recognized by the color. That is, the current mirror position can be recognized quickly, and the setting angle of the mirror means can be easily adjusted.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 6, since the translucent hole was provided with the diffuser which diffuses light, the light of a translucent hole can be recognized with soft light. That is, the glare of the light source can be reduced and recognized as light that is kind to the eyes.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 7, since the scale was provided in the mirror means along at least one side of an up-and-down side part, the setting angle regarding the up-down direction of a mirror means can be known more correctly.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 8, since the scale was provided in the mirror means along at least one side of a right-and-left side part, the setting angle regarding the left-right direction of a mirror means can be known more correctly.

  In the invention according to claim 9, since the scale is provided along the mirror means along at least one side of the upper and lower side parts and at least one side of the left and right side parts, the set angles for both the vertical direction and the left and right direction of the mirror means are set. , Know more accurately.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are viewed in the direction of the reference numerals.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle employing a vehicular rear side viewing device according to the present invention as viewed from the passenger compartment side.
A vehicle 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes a steering wheel 14 for steering a vehicle body 11, a windshield (front window) 16 that covers the front of a passenger compartment 12 so as to be transmissive, and a roof 17 that covers an upper portion of the passenger compartment 12. The instrument panel 21 disposed in front of the passenger compartment 12, the left and right vehicle doors 25 and 26 covering the left and right side surfaces of the passenger compartment 12, and left and right passengers (drivers) can visually recognize the rear side of the vehicle 10. Vehicle door mirrors (vehicle rear side visual recognition devices) 29 and 30.
The left and right vehicle door mirrors 29 and 30 are symmetrical with respect to the center of the vehicle body. Hereinafter, the right vehicle door mirror 30 will be referred to as a “vehicle rear side viewing device 30”.

2 is a front view of the vehicular rear side visual recognition device shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of part 4 of FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the vehicular rear side visual recognition device 30 is attached to a vehicle stay 26 (see FIG. 1) and a mirror stay 31 attached to the mirror stay 31 so as to be substantially horizontally rotatable. A mirror housing 32 that can be accommodated toward the vehicle door 26, mirror means 33 that is swingably attached to the mirror housing 32 in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, and a light source 43 provided in the mirror housing 32. Consists of.

The mirror means 33 is provided at the center of the mirror housing 37 and at the bottom 42 and at the opening 44 of the mirror housing 37 so as to be rotatable and adjustable in angle, and projects a rear side field of view and a light source. 43 is formed of a plurality of light transmitting holes 46a to 46e that are formed on a back plate 48 provided on the back surface of the reflection / transmission means 45 and transmit light from the light source 43. .
The back plate 48 is formed on the glass 51 side of the back plate 48, and includes a reflective layer 52 that reflects light traveling from the surface of the glass 51, a plurality of light transmitting holes 46 a to 46 e that transmits light from the light source 43, and an outer periphery. It comprises light shielding means (light shielding packing) 47 for shielding light from the light source 43. The light shielding means 47 is formed of an elastic body such as black sponge.

The reflection / transmission means 45 includes a glass 51 disposed in close contact with the surface of the back plate 48 and a reflection layer 52 of the back plate 48. That is, a mirror is constituted by the glass 51 and the reflective layer 52 to project a rear side view, and the light of the light source 43 is transmitted through the glass 51 and the plurality of light transmitting holes 46a to 46e.
The glass 51 is provided with a scale 58 along the left side.

The plurality of light transmitting holes 46 a to 46 e are provided in the back plate 48 along the vertical direction of the reflection / transmission means 45.
The plurality of light transmitting holes 46 a to 46 e are minute holes penetrating the back plate 48 and the reflective layer 52, and one point at a position farther from the back plate 48 than the light source 43 and a predetermined point on the back plate 48. Is formed on the back plate 48 with a predetermined depth, and when the occupant visually recognizes the mirror means 33 from a predetermined position, the plurality of light transmitting holes 46a to 46a. In this structure, the light transmitted from 46e is given directivity so that the light can be selectively visually recognized according to the set angle of the mirror means 33.

  Further, each of the plurality of light transmitting holes 46a to 46e includes color tone changing means (color lenses) 53a to 53e that change the color of the light source 43, and light absorption surfaces 55a to 55e that absorb light on the inner peripheral portion.

The color tone changing means 53a to 53e are made of a material mixed with a diffusing agent, and include diffusing means for diffusing light. In order to ensure the directivity of the plurality of light transmitting holes 46a to 46e, the reflective layer 52 is provided. It is installed with a predetermined distance from the surface.
Furthermore, the color tone variable means 53a to 53e are color lenses having different color tones.
Specifically, the light absorption surfaces 55a to 55e are obtained by processing the inner peripheral portion in black and performing a mat treatment for promoting light absorption on the inner peripheral portion.

5A to 5F are explanatory views showing the operation of the vehicular rear side visual recognition device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5A to FIG. 5C are front views of the vehicular rear side visual recognition device 30. (D)-(f) shows the side of vehicle rear side visual recognition device 30 corresponding to (a)-(c), respectively.
(A), (d) shows a state in which the setting angle of the mirror means 33 is set to be perpendicular (θ1 = 90 °) to the horizontal plane H1, and the occupant is transmitted (transmitted) through the light transmitting hole 46c. Only light can be recognized. Since the light transmitting hole 46c includes the color tone varying means 53c (see FIG. 3), for example, if the color of the color tone varying means 53c is a yellow color lens, it is recognized as yellow light.

  (B), (e) shows a state in which the setting angle of the mirror means 33 is set to θ2 (θ2 <θ1) with respect to the horizontal plane H1, and the occupant is light transmitted (transmitted) from the light transmitting hole 46b. Can only recognize. Since the light transmitting hole 46b includes the color tone varying means 53b (see FIG. 3), for example, if the color of the color tone varying means 53b is an orange color lens, it is recognized as orange light.

  (C), (f) shows a state in which the setting angle of the mirror means 33 is set to θ3 (θ3 <θ2) with respect to the horizontal plane H1, and the occupant is light transmitted (transmitted) from the light transmitting hole 46a. Can only recognize. Since the light transmitting hole 46a includes the color tone varying means 53a (see FIG. 3), for example, if the color of the color tone varying means 53a is a red color lens, it is recognized as red light.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 3, the mirror means 33 is composed of the reflection / transmission means 45 and the back plate 48, and a straight line connecting the predetermined point of the back plate 48 from the light source 43 to the back plate 48. A plurality of light transmitting holes 46a to 46e are formed on the back plate 48 at a predetermined depth on the upper side, and the occupant sets the light transmitted from the plurality of light transmitting holes 46a to 46e to the mirror means 33. It was made possible to selectively see by angle. Thereby, the passenger | crew can recognize easily the setting angle of the mirror means 33 by the position where the translucent holes 46a-46e shine.

For example, the preferred setting angle of the mirror means 33 differs depending on the occupant. When adjusting the setting angle of the mirror means 33, it is possible to easily and accurately adjust the setting angle of the mirror means 33 by storing the preferred mirror position of the mirror means 33 according to the positions where the light transmitting holes 46 a to 46 e shine. Can do.
Furthermore, when adjusting the setting angle of the mirror means 33, it is possible to adjust the position at which the light transmitting holes 46a to 46e shine, so it is easy to set the mirror position even at night.

  Since the plurality of light transmitting holes 46a to 46e are provided on the back plate 48 along the vertical direction of the reflection / transmission means 45, the set angle of the mirror means 33 can be recognized in the vertical direction.

  Since the light transmitting holes 46a to 46e are provided with color tone varying means for changing the color of the light depending on the light transmitting holes 46a to 46e, the set angle of the mirror means 33 can be recognized by the color. That is, the current mirror position can be recognized quickly, and the setting angle of the mirror means 33 can be easily adjusted.

  Since the color tone changing means 53a to 53e are made of a material mixed with a diffusing agent and have a diffusing means for diffusing light, light that is selectively transmitted through the light transmitting holes 46a to 46e and travels in one point direction. Can be diffused in the diameter direction of the light transmitting holes 46 a to 46 e on the surface of the reflection / transmission means 45. That is, even when light is transmitted through any of the light transmitting holes 46a to 46e, light can be delivered to the passenger's eyes.

  Furthermore, it can be said that the color tone varying means 53a to 53e are provided with a diffusing means, and the light transmitting holes 46a to 46e are provided with diffusing means for diffusing light. Thereby, the light of the translucent holes 46a-46e can be recognized with soft light. That is, the glare of the light source 43 can be reduced and recognized as light that is kind to the eyes.

  Since the mirror means 33 is provided with the scale 58 along at least one side of the left and right side portions, the setting angle of the mirror means 33 in the left and right direction can be known more accurately.

6 is a front view of a vehicle rear side visual recognition device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line 7-7 in FIG. 6, and FIG. 8 is a line 8-8 in FIG. It is sectional drawing.
As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the vehicle rear side visual recognition device (vehicle door mirror) 60 includes a mirror stay 61 attached to the vehicle door 26 (see FIG. 1), and a substantially horizontal to the mirror stay 61. A mirror housing 62 that is rotatably mounted and can be stored toward the vehicle door 26, mirror means 63 that is swingably mounted in the horizontal and vertical directions on the mirror housing 62, and a mirror housing 62. Light source 73.

The mirror means 63 is provided at the center of the mirror housing 62 at the bottom and a light source 73 provided at the opening 74 of the mirror housing 62 so as to be rotatable and adjustable in angle. A plurality of light transmitting holes 76a to 76e and a light transmitting hole which are formed on the back plate 48 provided on the back surface of the reflection / transmission means 75 and transmit the light from the light source 73. 77a, 77b, 77d, 77e.
The back plate 78 is formed on the glass 51 side of the back plate 48, reflects the light traveling from the surface of the glass 51, a plurality of light transmitting holes 76a to 76e and light transmitting holes 77a that transmit light from the light source 43. , 77b, 77d, 77e and light shielding means (not shown) for blocking the light from the light source 73.

The reflection / transmission means 75 includes a glass 81 arranged in close contact with the surface of the back plate 78 and a reflection layer 82 of the back plate 78. That is, a mirror is configured by the glass 81 and the reflective layer 82 to project a rear side view, and the light of the light source 73 is transmitted from the glass 81 and the plurality of light transmitting holes 76a to 76e and the light transmitting holes 77a, 77b, 77d, 77e. Transparent.
The glass 81 is provided with a vertical scale 88 along the left side and a horizontal scale 89 along the lower side.

  The plurality of light transmitting holes 76 a to 76 e are provided on the back plate 78 along the vertical direction of the reflecting / transmitting means 75, and the plurality of light transmitting holes 77 a, 77 b, 77 d, 77 e are arranged on the left and right sides of the reflecting / transmitting means 75. It is provided on the back plate 78 along the direction.

  The plurality of light transmitting holes 76 a to 76 e and the light transmitting holes 77 a, 77 b, 77 d, 77 e are minute holes that penetrate the back plate 78 and the reflective layer 82, and are positioned farther from the back plate 78 than the light source 73. And a predetermined point on the back plate 78, and the back plate 78 is formed with a predetermined depth. The occupant moves the mirror means 63 from a predetermined position. Directivity in order to allow the light transmitted through the plurality of light transmitting holes 76a to 76e and the light transmitting holes 77a, 77b, 77d, and 77e to be selectively viewed according to the set angle of the mirror means 63 when visually recognized. It is a structure with

Further, each of the plurality of light transmitting holes 76a to 76e has color tone changing means (color lenses) 83a to 83e for changing the color of the light source 73, and light absorbing surfaces 85a to 85e for absorbing light in the inner peripheral portion.
The light transmitting holes 77a, 77b, 77d, and 77e are color tone variable means (color lenses) 84a, 84b, 84d, and 84e that change the color of the light source 73, respectively, and a light absorbing surface 86a that absorbs light in the inner peripheral portion. , 86b, 86d, 86e.

The color tone varying means 83a to 83e and the color tone varying means 84a, 84b, 84d, and 84e are formed of a material mixed with a diffusing agent and include diffusing means for diffusing light. The light that is selectively transmitted through the light holes 77a, 77b, 77d, and 77e and travels in one point direction is reflected on the surface of the reflection / transmission means 75 through the light transmission holes 76a to 76e and the light transmission holes 77a, 77b, 77d, and 77e. It can diffuse in the diameter direction. That is, even when light is transmitted through any of the light transmitting holes 76a to 76e and the light transmitting holes 77a, 77b, 77d, and 77e on the surface of the reflection / transmission means 75, light can be delivered to the passenger's eyes.
Further, since the light transmitting holes 76a to 76e and the light transmitting holes 77a, 77b, 77d, and 77e are provided with diffusion means for diffusing light, the light transmitting holes 76a to 76e and the light transmitting holes 77a, 77b, 77d, and 77e are provided. Light can be recognized with soft light. That is, the glare of the light source can be reduced and recognized as light that is kind to the eyes.

Further, the color tone varying means 83a to 83e and the color tone varying means 84a, 84b, 84d, and 84e are reflective in order to ensure the directivity of the plurality of light transmitting holes 76a to 76e and the light transmitting holes 77a, 77b, 77d, and 77e. A predetermined distance from the surface of the layer 82 is recessed.
Furthermore, the color tone varying means 83a to 83e are color lenses having different color tones, and the color tone varying means 84a, 84b, 84d, and 84e are color lenses having different color tones.

  Specifically, the light absorption surfaces 85a to 85e and the light absorption surfaces 86a, 86b, 86d, and 86e are obtained by processing the inner peripheral portion to black and performing a mat treatment for promoting light absorption on the inner peripheral portion.

  In the vehicle rear side visual recognition device 60, a plurality of light transmitting holes 77a, 77b, 77d, 77e are provided on the back plate 78 along the left / right direction of the reflection / transmission means 75. 63 set angles can be recognized.

In the vehicle rear side visual recognition device 60, a plurality of light transmitting holes 76a to 76e are provided on the back plate 78 along the vertical direction of the reflecting / transmitting means 75, and a plurality of light transmitting holes 77a, 77b, 77d, 77e is provided on the back plate 78 along the left-right direction of the reflection / transmission means 75, so that the set angle of the mirror means 63 can be recognized both in the up-down direction and in the left-right direction.
The plurality of light transmitting holes may be provided radially on the back plate 78 with the light source 73 as the center. By providing the plurality of light transmitting holes with the back plate 78 with the light source as the center, the plurality of light transmitting holes may be provided over the entire surface of the reflection / transmission means. Thus, the set angle of the mirror means can be recognized.

  In the vehicle rear side visual recognition device 60, it can be said that the mirror means 63 is provided with a scale 89 along at least one side of the upper and lower sides, and more accurately knows the set angle in the vertical direction of the mirror means 63. Can do.

  In the vehicle rear side visual recognition device 60, it can be said that the mirror means 63 is provided with scales 88 and 89 along at least one side of the upper and lower sides and at least one side of the left and right sides. In addition, it is possible to know the set angle in both the left and right directions more accurately.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a vehicular rear side viewing apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a front view of the color filter shown in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a vehicle rear side visual recognition device (vehicle door mirror) 100 includes a mirror housing 102 attached to a mirror stay (not shown) on the vehicle door side so as to be substantially horizontally rotatable, The mirror housing 102 includes a mirror means 103 that is swingably mounted in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, and a light source 113 provided in the mirror housing 102.

The mirror means 103 is provided at the center of the mirror housing 102 at the bottom 112 and at the opening 114 of the mirror housing 102 so as to be rotatable and adjustable in angle, and projects a rear side field of view and is a light source. 113 has reflection / transmission means 115 that transmits light, and a plurality of light transmission holes 116 a to 116 e that are provided on the back surface of the reflection / transmission means 115 and block light from the light source 113 and transmit light from the light source 113. It comprises a back plate 118 and a filter 119 provided on the light source 113 side of the back plate 118.
The back plate 118 includes light shielding means (light shielding packing) 117 that shields light from the light source 113 on the outer periphery. The light shielding means 117 is formed of an elastic body such as a black sponge.

The reflection / transmission means 115 is a transflective mirror (half mirror) that can be reflected and transmitted, or a light control glass that can be made transparent or mirrored by applying a voltage.
The plurality of light transmitting holes 116 a to 116 e are provided in the back plate 118 along the vertical direction of the reflection / transmission means 115, and are fine holes that penetrate the back plate 118, and are separated from the back plate 118 rather than the light source 113. It is formed on a straight line connecting one point of the position and a predetermined point of the back plate 118. Furthermore, the inner peripheral portion is processed to black, and the inner peripheral portion is finished to a light-absorbing surface that has been subjected to a mat treatment that promotes light absorption.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10, the filter 119 includes a first print region 121 to a third print region 123 that are formed of a translucent material containing a diffusing agent and are printed in different colors. That is, the filter 119 is a member that includes a diffusing unit and a color tone varying unit.

  The mirror means 103 uses a semi-transmission mirror (half mirror) or light control glass for the reflection / transmission means 115, and uses a filter 119 as the diffusion means and the color tone variable means. The degree of freedom of design can be expanded.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle rear side visual recognition device 30 according to the present invention is provided with the scale 58 on the mirror means 33. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the mirror housing 32 includes the scale. This does not preclude the use of a special display.

  4 and 6, the diffusing means (color tone varying means 53a to 53e, color tone varying means 83a to 83e, and color tone varying means 84a, 84b, 84d, 84e) are a predetermined distance from the surface of the reflective layers 52, 82. However, it may be provided on substantially the same plane.

  The vehicle rear side visual recognition device according to the present invention is suitable for use in passenger cars such as sedans and wagons.

It is the perspective view seen from the vehicle interior side of the vehicle which employ | adopted the vehicle rear side visual recognition apparatus which concerns on this invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of the vehicle rear side visual recognition device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of part 4 of FIG. 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect | action of the vehicle rear side visual recognition apparatus shown by FIG. It is a front view of the back side visual recognition device for vehicles of the 2nd example concerning the present invention. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 in FIG. 6. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 in FIG. 6. It is sectional drawing of the vehicle rear side visual recognition apparatus of 3rd Example which concerns on this invention. FIG. 10 is a front view of the color filter shown in FIG. 9. It is a figure explaining the basic composition of the conventional back side visual recognition device for vehicles.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Vehicle, 30, 60 ... Rear side view apparatus for vehicles, 32, 62 ... Mirror housing, 33, 63 ... Mirror means, 43, 73 ... Light source, 45, 75 ... Reflecting / transmitting means, 46a to 46e, 76a ˜76e ... translucent hole, 48,78 ... back plate, 53a-53e, 83a-83e ... color tone variable means (diffusion means), 58,88,89 ... scale, 77a, 77b, 77d, 77e ... translucent hole, 84a, 84b, 84d, 84e ... color tone variable means.

Claims (9)

A vehicle rear side visual recognition device including a mirror means attached to a mirror housing so as to be rotatable and an angle adjustable and a light source provided in the mirror housing,
The mirror means is formed on a reflection / transmission means that projects a rear side field of view and transmits light of the light source, and a back plate provided on the back surface of the reflection / transmission means, and transmits light of the light source. It consists of a plurality of translucent holes,
When the occupant visually recognizes the mirror means from a predetermined position, the light transmitted from the plurality of light transmitting holes can be selectively visually recognized by a set angle of the mirror means. Rear side view device.   The vehicle rear side visual recognition device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the light transmission holes are provided along the vertical direction of the reflection / transmission means.   The vehicle rear side visual recognition device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the light transmission holes are provided along a horizontal direction of the reflection / transmission means.   The vehicle rear side visual recognition device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the light transmitting holes are provided radially on the back plate with the light source as a center.   The vehicular rear side visual recognition device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the translucent hole is provided with a color tone varying means for changing a color of light by each translucent hole.   The vehicular rear side viewing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the light transmitting hole includes a diffusing unit that diffuses light.   The vehicle rear side visual recognition device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the mirror means is provided with a scale along at least one side of the upper and lower sides.   The vehicular rear side visual recognition device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the mirror means is provided with a scale along at least one side of the left and right side portions.   The vehicle rear side view according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the mirror means is provided with a scale along at least one side of the upper and lower sides and at least one side of the left and right sides. apparatus.

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