JP2008295935A - Hand mirror - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hand mirror, in which part of the face can be seen enlarged, or the upper body can be temporarily seen. <P>SOLUTION: The hand mirror includes a concave mirror 10 and a convex mirror 20, having reflection surfaces in roughly similar size, which are respectively supported by support frames 13. The support frames 13a and 13b are connected to each other along one side in such a way as to be openable up to at least 90° from a state where their mirror surfaces face each other. One mirror surface frame of the support frames 13a and 13b is installed to be rotatable by at least 180° around an axial line 22 passing the connected part along one support frame surface of either of the concave and the convex mirror surfaces to the other mirror surface support frame 13a or 13b. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable hand mirror for a bathroom or bathroom.

Conventionally, most of this type of hand mirror is a combination of a plane mirror and a concave mirror, and is found in the market for use in a washroom, particularly for shaving. However, it was large for carrying and it was inconvenient for carrying with a table-type or hand-held handle.
In addition, the size of a hand mirror that combines a concave mirror and a plane mirror is too small to see the state of the entire upper body, with the plane mirror only showing your face.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-290125 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 09-187317

  Therefore, the present invention can look great on the concave mirror side, especially for women's makeup, especially when wearing eyebrows and false eyelashes, shaving men, etc., and on the convex mirror side, it can be seen up to the upper half of the body, reflecting the appearance and clothing coordination. And hand-held mirrors that are easy to handle and not bulky when folded.

In order to achieve the above object, this specific invention is a hand mirror provided with a convex mirror surface that is substantially the same size as the concave mirror surface of the entire support frame.
In order to achieve the above object, the hand mirror has a concave mirror and a convex mirror surface formed by the front and back surfaces of a single or unified curved plate.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the related invention of the hand mirror, a concave mirror and a convex mirror having substantially the same reflecting surface are supported by different support frames, respectively, and these two support frames have two mirror surfaces on one side. The hand mirror is characterized in that it is connected so as to be openable and closable from a relatively facing and closed state to a range of 340 °.

  In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned problem, a concave mirror and a convex mirror having substantially the same reflecting surface of this hand mirror are supported by a support frame, respectively, and these both support frames are in a state in which the respective mirror surfaces face each other on one side. The mirror frames of the support frames are connected to one of the support frame surfaces of the concave and convex mirrors through the connected portion in the open state. It is preferable that it is provided so as to be capable of turning at least 180 ° around the axis with respect to another mirror support frame.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention of this hand mirror is a combination of a convex reflector and a concave reflector in which the radius of curvature of the concave reflector and the convex reflector is in the range of 450 mm to 1400 mm, respectively. The two mirror surfaces are preferably in close proximity to each other. In addition, as long as it can become a concave reflector and a convex reflector in this invention, it will not be limited to a glass plate, but a raw material will not ask | require.

  In order to achieve the above object, it is preferable that the invention of the hand mirror is characterized in that the size of the concave mirror and the convex mirror is approximately 40 mm to 90 mm wide × 70 mm to 160 mm long.

  Further, in order to achieve the above-mentioned problems, there is a case where a soft synthetic resin sucker is detachably and outwardly mounted on the back of at least one support frame of the concavo-convex mirror of the hand mirror. is there.

In all the claimed inventions, if these are used, the size of the user's face will appear larger than the actual size in the concave mirror, so that eyebrow makeup, artificial eyelash attachment, shaving work or tie fastening work are accurate. And it can be done easily.
On the other hand, since the reflected image appears small on the convex mirror, the upper body level is reflected, and the overall balance and clothing coordination can be easily checked.
In the invention described in claim 2, since the concave mirror and the convex mirror are formed by front and back surfaces of a single or unified curved plate such as a glass plate, when it is desired to see each reflecting mirror surface according to the purpose, It is only necessary to turn it over, and the overall structure is simplified and more compact.

In the third aspect of the invention, the concave mirror and the convex mirror are supported by separate support frames, respectively, and are made approximately the same size, and the two support frames are connected in an openable / closable manner. Therefore, both the reflecting surfaces are inside the supporting frames and are protected. When used, it can be opened and stood up, and when holding it, it can be easily handled because it can hold any support frame instead of the handle.
In the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 3, the two support frames open and close at least 90 °, and one support frame faces at least 180 ° relative to the other support frame. Therefore, if one of the support frames is placed on the table or the like with the outer surface of the support frame facing down, the other support frame can be raised and the mirror surface can be slightly raised, making it easier to see your face.
In addition, since the one support frame can be rotated at least 180 ° at the connecting part of the two support frames, the concave and convex mirror surfaces can be closed and stored facing each other, and the central protrusion of the convex mirror is fitted into the curved recess of the concave mirror when stored. As a result, the dead space is reduced and compact.

In the fifth aspect of the present invention, the size of the reflected image of the concave reflecting mirror is 1.3 to 5.00 times, and the size of the reflected image of the convex mirror is 1/3. Easy to use with 1/5.
In the invention according to claim 6, since it can be stored in a pocket or a bag in a closed state, and the concave and convex surface mirrors are protected by the support frames, there is little risk of scratching these surfaces during carrying. No.
In the invention of claim 7, since it can be attached to the suction cup, it can be used by adsorbing it on the upper surface of a desk, a glass surface such as a mirror, the tile surface of a bathroom, and other smooth surfaces.

  It is a form shown in FIG. 1 thru | or 4, (10) is a concave mirror, is a rectangular shape with a rounded corner (11) when viewed from the front, a synthetic resin molded product, a metal press or a cast molded product, It is fitted into a first support frame (12a) made of one of a woodwork product, bamboo product, mineral product, shell product, animal bone mold product or a composite product of these materials, and its back surface (13a) and peripheral edge (14) is covered. A synthetic resin molded product is preferably used.

The concave mirror (10) has a reflective film formed by vapor-depositing metal on the back surface (13a), and the boundary surface between the curved plate back surface (13a) and the reflective film constitutes the reflective surface. A reinforcing film (15) made of a soft synthetic resin is attached with a pressure-sensitive adhesive (19) so that even if the concave mirror (10) is broken, the fragments are not scattered. For example, it is reinforced with a double-sided adhesive sheet.
In some cases, the back surface of the reinforcing film (15) is further filled with a packing material (16) made of a soft foam material. Alternatively, there is no substitute for the present invention as a packing material (16) made of a foam material instead of the reinforcing film.
(20) is a convex mirror, and the back surface (13b) and the periphery (14) are covered with a second support frame (12b) made of the same material and the same shape as the concave mirror (10). The curved plate back surface (13b) is filled with the same reinforcing film (15) to packing material (16). In the concave mirror (10) and the convex mirror (20), metal is deposited on the back surface (13a) or (13b) side of the curved plate to form a reflective film, and the boundary surface between the curved plate back surface (13a) and the reflective film. Constitutes a reflective surface.
The concave mirror (10) and the convex mirror (20) have a radius of curvature in the range of 450 mm to 1400 mm. The radius of curvature of the concave mirror (10) and the convex mirror (20) is not limited to the same dimension.

The pair of support frames (12a) and (12b) have the same outline shape, and one side of the pair of support frames (12a) and (12b) overlaps the concave mirror (10) with the convex mirror (20) facing each other by a hinge (21). To the open state, and one frame, for example, the support frame (12a) of the concave mirror (10) is perpendicular to the hinge (21) and the support frame (10) of the concave mirror (10). It is attached so as to be able to turn 180 ° around the axis (22) following 12a) (see FIGS. 3 and 4).
The concave mirror (10) and the convex mirror (20) may be mirrors in which aluminum, silver, or the like is vapor-deposited on the back side of a normal glass and a protective film is further formed on the back side, or chrome is vapor-deposited. The present invention is the same. In this case, since the bond between the chrome deposition surface and the curved plate is strong, there is no need for a protective film. One side can be used as a concave mirror (10), and the other side can be used as a convex mirror (20).
Further, the present invention is the same even if a product obtained by polishing a press-formed product of a stainless steel plate without using glass is used.

In addition, a sucker (23) made of a soft synthetic resin is detachably provided on the outer surface of the support frame (12a) of the concave mirror (10). The suction cup (23) is preferably attachable to another support frame (12b).
The invention according to claim 3, wherein the hinge (21) is rotatable by 0 ° to 340 ° and the pair of support frames (12 a) and (12 b) can be locked at the end of the rotation stroke. It belongs to the scope of the embodiment.
Alternatively, a structure that can be locked at an arbitrary position by the frictional force of the hinge (21), or a structure that can be locked at several discontinuous points using a click mechanism is also within the scope of the invention of claim 3. include.
In these cases, the central portion of the convex mirror (20) is formed so that the central portion of the convex mirror (20) does not protrude from the plane including the support frame (12b), and the convex mirror (20) is placed face down on the table surface. Is not in contact with the table surface (not shown).

Method of use When carrying, when the concave mirror (10) and the convex mirror (20) are closed so as to face each other, the protruding portion of the convex mirror (20) is positioned so as to fit into the recessed portion of the concave mirror (10). Then, the pair of support frames (12a) and (12b) are closed in contact with each other at their peripheral edges.
When used as a reflecting mirror, the pair of support frames (12a) and (12b) are opened 90 ° to 340 °, and one side of each support frame is brought into contact with, for example, a desk surface and placed upright.
Alternatively, when placed on a desk or the like, the pair of support frames (12a) and (12b) are opened approximately 90 °, and the second support frame (12b) on the convex mirror (20) side is turned downward and leveled on the desk. Put it on etc.
Thus, the support frame (12a) of the concave mirror (10) is rotated 180 ° around the axis (22) with respect to the support frame (12b) so that the concave mirror (10) is slightly upward from the vertical. Use (see Fig. 3), look at the concave mirror (10) when you want to see details of your face, clothes, etc., and look at the convex mirror (20) side when you look at the half body.
On the other hand, when the convex mirror (20) is viewed, the convex mirror (20) is erected using the first support frame (12a) on the concave mirror (10) side as a base.
In addition, in the case where a suction cup is provided outside the support frame (12a) on the concave mirror (10) side, the convex mirror is optimally adsorbed to an appropriate place of the car as an auxiliary mirror when driving the car, especially when parking. Use in the direction. Alternatively, when there is no table, use it by adsorbing it to a suitable glass door, tile wall, etc.
In bathrooms and washrooms, they are used by adsorbing them to tile walls and flat mirrors attached to the walls.

The present invention has been described in the best mode for carrying out the invention, and the configuration or structure has already been described.
The concave mirror (10) and the convex mirror (20) are 75 mm × 140 mm in size and the radius of curvature of the concave and convex surfaces is 1000 mm. However, there is no particular limitation as long as the radius is in the range of 450 mm to 1400 mm.
The support frames (12a) and (12b) are made of injection-moldable thermoplastic synthetic resin, for example, polyethylene, but any material can be used as long as it can be protected. Further, it is an integrally molded product with one support frame (12b) of the hinge (21). The hinge (21) is freely rotatable in a range of 180 °, and the support frames (12a) and (12b) can be locked at an arbitrary angle by a frictional force.
For example, the other member (21a) of the hinge (21) is integrally formed with a turning shaft (24) having a first sphere (26) at the tip, and a bearing portion (24a) fitted therewith is It is integrally formed with the support frame (12a), and is provided with a split groove (25) provided in the axial direction so that the bearing portion (24a) can be elastically deformed and the inner diameter is changed, so that it can be easily attached to the pivot shaft (24) The bearing portion (24a) is tightly coupled to the pivot shaft (24), and the support frame (12a) is stopped at an arbitrary angle by the frictional force between them.
In this embodiment, since the suction cup (23) is provided, the hand mirror of the present invention can be adsorbed to a smooth table surface, a glass door, etc. by using this, and can also be used as an auxiliary rearview mirror of an automobile.

FIG. 5 to FIG. 7 show an embodiment of the invention as set forth in claims 1 and 2, wherein the concave mirror (10) and the convex mirror (20) are formed integrally on the front and back, and this integration The concave mirror (10) and the convex mirror (20) are completely overlapped, and the back surface of the reflective layer made of metal vapor deposition is made of a soft synthetic resin reinforcing film (15) inside, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive ( 19) Therefore, the reflecting mirrors (10) and (20) having the uneven surface are completely overlapped to form an overlapping reflecting mirror (40).
In this embodiment, the radius of curvature of the concave mirror (10) and the convex mirror (20) is the same or almost the same size.
A packing material (16) is interposed between the concave and convex reflecting mirrors (10) and (20), or a soft synthetic resin reinforcing film (15) itself is used as a foaming sheet and also used as a packing material. However, there is no change in this invention.
These overlapping reflecting mirrors (40) are fitted into a common support frame (30) made of synthetic resin, and can be inserted into and extracted from a flat rectangular tube-shaped sack (31). When 30) is completely inserted into the sac (31), the common support frame (30) is completely accommodated in the sac (31).
The concavo-convex mirrors (10) and (20) are made of tempered glass which is not easily broken as described above, and when the vapor deposition metal constituting the reflective surface is made of chrome, it is sufficient without coating a protective film on the back surface. Since it has peeling resistance strength, when a single curved plate is used, the surface can be used as a concave reflecting mirror (10) and the back surface can be used as a convex reflecting mirror (20).
In the sac (31), there is provided a slider (32) that slides in the insertion / extraction direction of the common support frame (30). The slider (32) and the common support frame (30) Can be bent at least 90 °, preferably 115 ° from a straight state, and the support frame (30) common to the 180 ° in the bent state is connected to the sack (31) so as to be pivotable. They are connected via a joint (33) (see FIG. 6).
In a state where the ball-type universal joint (33) is completely pulled out from the sac (31), the ball-type universal joint (33) portion is 360 ° with respect to the common support frame (30) and the sack (31). The above-described turning is possible, and the common support frame (30) and sack (31) can be bent to a range of approximately 115 °.
That is, a common support frame (30) side of the universal joint (33) is provided with a shaft (35) integrated with the second sphere (36) at the tip, and the slider (32) side is located at the tip at the tip. An inner spherical seat (37) slidable with the spherical body (36) is provided, and a notch groove (38) is provided on one side of the inner spherical seat (37), and a common support frame (30) is attached to the spherical body. When standing up around (36), the shaft (35) is inserted into the cutout groove (38) so that the common support frame (30) can stand up.
Even if the common support frame (30) and the sack (31) can be bent up to about 155 °, they are included in the second embodiment of the invention.

It is a front view in the state where a pair of mirrors of Example 1 was opened. It is a side view of FIG. It is a side view which shows an example of a use condition. It is a partially vertical side view which shows the coupling | bond part of a pair of support frame. It is a vertical side view of the state which accommodated the common support frame of Example 2 in the sack. FIG. 6 is a partially omitted vertical side view showing an example of the usage state of FIG. 5. It is a bonding expanded sectional view of a concave mirror and a convex mirror.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Concave mirror 11 Corner roundness 12a Support frame 12b Support frame 13a Back surface 13b Back surface 14 Periphery 15 Soft synthetic resin reinforcement film 16 Packing material 19 Pressure sensitive adhesive 20 Convex mirror 21 Hinge 22 Axis 23 Suction disk 24 Rotating shaft 24a Bearing part 25 Split groove 26 First sphere 30 Common support frame 31 Sack 32 Slider 33 Ball-type universal joint 35 Shaft 36 Second sphere 37 Inner spherical surface 38 Notch groove 40 Reflected reflector

Claims (7)

  A hand mirror with a convex mirror surface that is approximately the same size as the concave mirror surface of the entire support frame.   The hand mirror according to claim 1, wherein the concave mirror surface and the convex mirror surface are formed by front and back surfaces of a single or unified curved plate.   Concave mirrors and convex mirrors with approximately the same reflective surface are supported by separate support frames, and these support frames can be opened and closed from the closed state with the two mirror surfaces facing each other to the range of 340 °. The hand mirror according to claim 1, wherein the hand mirror is connected to the hand mirror.   A concave reflecting mirror and a convex reflecting mirror having substantially the same reflecting surface are supported by a supporting frame, respectively, and these supporting frames are connected to each other so that at least 90 ° can be opened and closed from the state in which the respective mirror surfaces face each other. One mirror frame of these support frames passes through the connected portion in the open state, and the other mirror support frame around an axis line that follows any one of the concave and convex surface mirrors. The hand mirror according to claim 1, wherein the hand mirror is mounted so as to be capable of turning at least 180 °.   The curvature radius of the concave mirror and the convex mirror is a combination of a convex reflector and a concave reflector in the range of 450 mm to 1400 mm, respectively, and when the two mirrors are closed to each other, the two mirror surfaces are in close proximity to each other. The hand mirror according to 1, 3 or 4.   The hand mirror according to claim 1, 3, 4, or 5, wherein the concave mirror and the convex mirror are approximately 40 mm to 90 mm wide and 70 mm to 160 mm long.   The hand mirror according to claim 1, 3, 4, 5, or 6, wherein a sucking cup made of a soft synthetic resin is detachably mounted on the back surface of at least one of the concave and convex surface mirrors.

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