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JP4050868B2
JP4050868B2 JP2000388466A JP2000388466A JP4050868B2 JP 4050868 B2 JP4050868 B2 JP 4050868B2 JP 2000388466 A JP2000388466 A JP 2000388466A JP 2000388466 A JP2000388466 A JP 2000388466A JP 4050868 B2 JP4050868 B2 JP 4050868B2
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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、車両のドアに取り付けられるドアミラー等、車両室外に取り付けられるアウターミラーに関する。
【0002】
【従来の技術】
車両乗員が略車両後方側を確認するための設備としては、例えば、運転席側及び助手席側の各ドアの外側に取り付けられたドアミラーがある。
【0003】
この種のドアミラーは、略車両後方側へ開口した箱形状若しくは椀形状のバイザーを備えており、このバイザーの開口端近傍でミラー本体(鏡)が収容されている。また、バイザーの内側には略車両前後方向及び略車両左右方向を軸方向として所定角度回動自在にミラー本体を支持する支持体が収容されていると共に、この支持体を上記の軸周りに回動させるモータ等が収容されている。モータは車両に搭載されたバッテリーによって給電されて作動し、車両室内に設けられたスイッチにより支持体を回動させて、ミラー本体の向きを所望の向きに変更できる。
【0004】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
また、この種のアウターミラーに用いられるバイザーには、車両への取り付け状態で外表面が車両下方へ向く部分に小孔が形成されている。この小孔は水抜き用として用いられ、バイザー内に浸入した水滴や結露等でバイザーの内周面に生じた水滴がバイザーの内周部に沿って流れる際に、この小孔から水滴をバイザーの外部へ排出できるようになっている。
【0005】
ところで、車両のエンジン等の駆動部分や車体各部位の改良により、車両走行時における静粛性能が向上している。しかしながら、このような静粛性能の向上に伴い、車両走行時においてアウターミラーのバイザーの表面上を流れる気流に起因する異音の軽減若しくは防止が切望されるようになってきた。
【0006】
特に、上記のバイザーのように小孔が形成されている場合には、例えば、小孔の内周部への気流の衝突や小孔からの気流の侵入等で異音が発生しやすく、上記のような水抜き用等の小孔が形成されたバイザーを有するアウターミラーには未だ改良の余地があった。
【0007】
本発明は、上記事実を考慮して、水抜き等に用いられる孔部を有するにも関わらず異音の発生を抑制若しくは防止でき、静粛性能に優れたアウターミラーを得ることが目的である。
【0008】
【課題を解決するための手段】
請求項1記載の本発明は、車両の室外で前記車両の所定位置に取り付けられると共に前記車両に対する所定方向側が開口した開口部を有するバイザーと、前記バイザーの内側に収容されたミラー本体と、を有するアウターミラーであって、前記開口部とは別の所定部位で前記バイザーの内外を連通すると共に、一端が前記バイザーの外側の表面にて開口した孔部を前記バイザーに形成すると共に、前記孔部の貫通方向に沿った前記孔部の内周部の中間部よりも前記バイザーの外方側の部分で且つ前記車両の走行時において前記バイザーの表面上を流れて前記孔部上を通過する気流の下流側或いは略車両後方側の部分に、前記孔部上を通過した前記気流を下流側へ案内する傾斜面を設けた、ことを特徴としている。
【0009】
上記構成のアウターミラーによれば、車両の室外で車両の所定位置に取り付けられたバイザーの内側にミラー本体が収容されており、このミラー本体の反射面にて光が反射される。これにより、例えば、ミラー本体の反射面が略車両後方側へ向いていれば、車両乗員はミラー本体の反射面を見ることで略車両後方側を視認できる。
【0010】
また、アウターミラーを構成するバイザーにはバイザーの表面にて一端が開口した孔部が形成されており、バイザーの開口端以外でもこの孔部を介してバイザーの内外が連通される。これにより、例えば、バイザーの開口端やバイザーと車両との連結部分を介してバイザーの内部に浸入した水滴や結露等によりバイザーの内周部に生じた水滴等の異物をバイザーの外部に排出できる。
【0011】
ところで、例えば、通常の車両走行中にあってはバイザーの表面上を略車両前方側から略車両後方側へと気流が流れる。したがって、孔部近傍を気流が通過する際には、先ず、孔部の開口端のうち気流の上流側或いは略車両前方側に位置する部分(以下、この部分を便宜上、「前方側開口端」と称する)の外側を流れてから、孔部上を通過して、更に、孔部の開口端のうち気流の下流側或いは略車両後方側に位置する部分(以下、この部分を便宜上、「後方側開口端」と称する)の外側を流れることになる。
【0012】
ここで、後方側開口端は気流と対向することになるが、この部分における孔部の内周部には、孔部の貫通方向中間部よりもバイザーの外方側に傾斜面が形成されているため、孔部上を通過した気流は後方側開口端上に差し掛かる際に傾斜面により案内されて円滑に下流側へと流れる。しかも、傾斜面のバイザー内方側の端部は、前方側開口端よりもバイザーの内方側に位置しているため孔部の内周部の気流と対向する部分、すなわち、気流の上流側或いは相対的に略車両前方側へ向く部分)は気流よりもバイザー内方側に位置することになり、孔部の内周部に対する気流の衝突が防止若しくは軽減される。
【0013】
これにより、孔部の開口端にて気流に渦等が生じることを軽減若しくは防止でき、孔部の内周部に渦巻いた部分を含めて気流が衝突することにより生じる異音を軽減若しくは防止できる。
【0014】
請求項2記載の本発明は、請求項1に記載のアウターミラーにおいて、前記バイザーの表面側における前記孔部の開口端のうち、前記車両の走行時において相対的に前記バイザーの表面上を流れて前記孔部上を通過する気流の下流側或いは相対的に略車両後方側に位置する部分を、前記気流の上流側或いは略車両前方側に位置する部分よりも前記バイザーの内方側へ変位させた、ことを特徴としている。
【0015】
上記構成のアウターミラーによれば、車両の室外で車両の所定位置に取り付けられたバイザーの内側にミラー本体が収容されており、このミラー本体の反射面にて光が反射される。これにより、例えば、ミラー本体の反射面が略車両後方側へ向いていれば、車両乗員はミラー本体の反射面を見ることで略車両後方側を視認できる。
【0016】
また、アウターミラーを構成するバイザーには孔部が形成されており、バイザーの開口端以外でもこの孔部を介してバイザーの内外が連通される。これにより、例えば、バイザーの開口端やバイザーと車両との連結部分を介してバイザーの内部に浸入した水滴や結露等によりバイザーの内周部に生じた水滴等の異物をバイザーの外部に排出できる。
【0017】
ところで、例えば、通常の車両走行中にあってはバイザーの表面上を略車両前方側から略車両後方側へと気流が流れる。したがって、孔部近傍を気流が通過する際には、先ず、孔部の開口端のうち気流の上流側或いは略車両前方側に位置する部分(以下、この部分を便宜上、「前方側開口端」と称する)の外側を流れてから、孔部上を通過して、更に、孔部の開口端のうち気流の下流側或いは略車両後方側に位置する部分(以下、この部分を便宜上、「後方側開口端」と称する)の外側を流れることになる。
【0018】
上記構成のアウターミラーによれば、孔部の内周部のうち、後方側開口端に対応した部分概ね気流の上流側へ向く(すなわち、気流と対向することになるが、後方側開口端は前方側開口端よりもバイザーの内方側に変位しているため、前方側開口端側から流れてくる気流は後方側開口端にて孔部の内周部に衝突することなく後方側開口端上を円滑に通過する。
【0019】
これにより、孔部の開口端にて気流に渦等が生じることを軽減若しくは防止でき、孔部の内周部に渦巻いた部分を含めて気流が衝突することにより生じる異音を軽減若しくは防止できる。
【0020】
【発明の実施の形態】
次に、本発明の実施の形態について説明するが、発明の実施の形態の説明に先立って参考例に関して説明し、この参考例に基づいて後に本発明の実施の形態について説明する。
参考例の構成>
図2には一参考例に係るアウターミラーとしてのドアミラー10の概略的な構成が分解斜視図によって示されている。
【0021】
この図に示されるように、ドアミラー10は金属等の硬質部材により形成されたフレーム12を備えている。フレーム12には厚さ方向が略車両前後方向となる平板状の連結部14が形成されている。この連結部14の厚さ方向一方の側にはモータ等の駆動手段を含んで構成されるミラー折り畳み用のアクチュエータ16が配置されており、連結部14はねじ等の締結手段によってこのアクチュエータ16に機械的に連結され、アクチュエータ16の駆動力を受けることにより略車両上下方向を軸方向としてこの軸周りに所定角度回動する。このアクチュエータ16は車体に設けられたステー本体(図示省略)へ機械的に連結されて固定されており、これにより、アクチュエータ16の駆動力を受けたフレーム12はステー本体、すなわち、車体に対して所定角度回動する構成である。
【0022】
また、連結部14には連結部14と共にフレーム12を構成する支持部18が一体形成されている。この支持部18にはミラー本体回動用のアクチュエータ20がボルトやねじ等の締結手段により一体的に固定されている。
【0023】
また、アクチュエータ20を介して支持部18とは反対側には略円盤状のホルダ22が設けられている。ホルダ22はアクチュエータ20へ機械的に連結されており、アクチュエータ20に設けられた1個乃至複数個のモータ等の駆動手段の駆動力を受けることで、略車両上下方向及び略車両左右方向の2方向を軸方向として、これらの軸周りに所定角度回動する。また、このホルダ22のアクチュエータ20とは反対側にはミラー本体24が設けられている。ミラー本体24はホルダ22とは反対側、すなわち、略車両後方側が反射面とされており、この反射面の裏面側でホルダ22に固定されている。したがって、ホルダ22が回動することでミラー本体24が回動し、これにより、ミラー本体24の反射面の反射角度を適宜に変更、調整できる。
【0024】
上述したフレーム12の支持部18及びアクチュエータ16、20は、合成樹脂材によって略車両後方側へ向けて開口した略箱形状若しくは略椀形状に一体成形されたバイザー26の内側に収容されている。
【0025】
このバイザー26の底部28には上述したフレーム12がねじやボルト等の締結手段によって一体的に固定されており、これによってアクチュエータ16の駆動力(厳密にはアクチュエータ16が有するモータ等の駆動手段の駆動力)によりフレーム12が回動すればバイザー26もまた一体的に回動する。
【0026】
また、バイザー26にはアクチュエータ収容部30が形成されており、このアクチュエータ収容部30の内側に上述したアクチュエータ16並びにフレーム12の連結部14が収容される。
【0027】
さらに、バイザー26の周壁32には孔部としての水抜き用の透孔34が形成されている。透孔34は周壁32のうち、外表面が略車両下方へ向く部分に形成される。
【0028】
ここで、図1の(A)には透孔34が形成された部分における周壁32の拡大断面図が示されており、図1の(B)には透孔34が形成された部分における周壁32の拡大底面図(略車両下方側から周壁32を見た図)が示されている。なお、この図1において矢印INはバイザー26の内側を示し、矢印OUTはバイザー26の外側を示す。
【0029】
図1の(B)に示されるように、透孔34は全体的に底面視(すなわち、略車両下方側から見た場合)で略円形とされており、略車両上下方向に沿って周壁32を貫通してバイザー26の内外を連通している。
【0030】
また、図1の(A)に示されるように、少なくとも透孔34の近傍部分では、透孔34を介して略車両前方側(すなわち、矢印FR側)に比べて略車両後方側(すなわち、矢印RE側)ではバイザー26の肉厚が薄くなっており、このため、透孔34の開口端36のうち、相対的に略車両後方側に位置する後方側開口端36Bは相対的に略車両前方側に位置する前方側開口端36Aに比べてバイザー26の内側に変位している。
【0031】
参考例の作用、効果>
次に、この参考例の作用並びに効果について説明する。
【0032】
本ドアミラー10では、上述したように、アクチュエータ16によりその全体が略車両上下方向を軸方向として所定角度回動可能とされており、車両室内に設けられたスイッチ(図示省略)を操作してアクチュエータ16を作動させ、バイザー26の開口方向を略車両後方側へ向けると、ミラー本体24の反射面方向が略車両後方へ向けられる。したがって、この状態で車両乗員がミラー本体24の反射面を目視することで略車両後方側の状態を確認できる。
【0033】
また、車両室内に設けられた別のスイッチ(図示省略)を操作して、アクチュエータ20を作動させると、アクチュエータ20のモータがその駆動力でホルダ22を略車両前後方向若しくは略車両左右方向を軸方向としてこれらの軸周りに所定角度回動させる。これにより、ホルダ22に取り付けられたミラー本体24が回動し、反射角度が変更される。このようにしてミラー本体24の反射角度を適宜に調整することにより、より一層略車両後方側の確認がしやすくなる。
【0034】
一方、雨天や結露等によりバイザー26の周壁32の内周部に水滴が付着することがある。このような水滴は、所定の大きさになると自重でバイザー26の周壁32に沿って下方へ滑り落ちる。ここで、上述したようにバイザー26の周壁32のうち、外表面が略車両下方へ向く部分には、透孔34が形成されているため、周壁32に沿って下方へ滑り落ちた水滴は、この透孔34を貫通してバイザー26の外側へ排出される。これにより、バイザー26内における水滴等の長期滞留を防止できる。
【0035】
ところで、車両の走行状態にあっては、車両の車体表面上を略車両前方側から略車両後方側へ向けて気流Wが流れ、当然のことながら気流Wはバイザー26の外表面上をも流れる。
【0036】
ここで、図1の(A)に示されるように、バイザー26の下側で周壁32の流れる気流Wが透孔34に達すると、透孔34の開口端36のエッジ部分(すなわち、前方側開口端36A)に干渉されて気流Wが剥離され、その一部は周壁32の外表面から離間するように流れる気流W1となり、他の一部は渦を形成しながらバイザー26の内部側へと流れる気流W2となる。
【0037】
ここで、仮に、この気流W2が透孔34の内周部に衝突すると、その衝撃で圧力波を生じさせる。この圧力波は透孔34の衝突位置から略車両前方及び略車両左右方向へ向けて略放射状に広がりつつ、後続の気流W2の渦形成に影響を与える。以上のような現象が続くことで渦は一定周期で形成されるようになり、この渦形成の周期に同期した振動数の音が共振して外部に放射される。
【0038】
また、一方で、透孔34の内周部38に気流W2が衝突すると、内周部38近傍で僅かにバイザー26が振動し、これにより音が発生する。この音はバイザー26の内部にて共鳴して大きくなり、例えば、バイザー26の開口端から漏れる。
【0039】
以上のような気流W2が透孔34の内周部38に衝突することに起因する音が所謂異音となる可能性がある。
【0040】
ここで、この参考例では、上述したように少なくとも透孔34の近傍部分では、透孔34を介して略車両前方側(すなわち、矢印FR側)に比べて略車両後方側(すなわち、矢印RE側)ではバイザー26の肉厚が薄くなっているため、透孔34の開口端36のうち後方側開口端36Bが前方側開口端36Aに比べてバイザー26の内側に変位している。これにより、上述した気流W2はその流れの向きがバイザー26の内方側へ変向されても、気流W2は後方側開口端36Bよりもバイザー26の外側を通り、その後、バイザー26の外表面(すなわち、周壁32の外表面)上を流れる。
【0041】
このため、気流W2が透孔34の内周部38に衝突することはなく、したがって、気流W2が透孔34の内周部38に衝突することに起因する異音を防止或いは軽減でき、その結果、車両走行時における車両全体の静粛性能を向上できる。
【0042】
なお、この参考例は、上述したように、バイザー26の周壁32の一部を薄くすることで後方側開口端36Bが前方側開口端36Aに比べてバイザー26の内側に変位させた構成であった。しかしながら、周壁32の一部を薄くしなくても結果的に後方側開口端36Bが前方側開口端36Aに比べてバイザー26の内側に変位してさえすれば上述した作用を奏し、上述した効果を得ることが可能である。したがって、例えば、図3の(A)及び(B)に示されるように、バイザー26の周壁32のうち透孔34よりも略車両前方側の部分に比べて略車両後方側に位置する部分を全体的にバイザー26の内方側へ変位させることで後方側開口端36Bを前方側開口端36Aよりもバイザー26の内側に変位させてもよい。
【0043】
また、図4の(A)及び(B)に示されるように、バイザー26の周壁32のうち透孔34よりも略車両後方側の一部をバイザー26の内方側へ湾曲させることで、後方側開口端36Bを前方側開口端36Aよりもバイザー26の内側に変位させてもよい。
【0044】
さらに、この参考例では、後方側開口端36Bを前方側開口端36Aよりもバイザー26の内側に変位させる構成であったが、バイザー26の形状や透孔34の形成位置によっては、必ずしも後方側開口端36Bが前方側開口端36Aよりもバイザー26の内側に変位しなくてもよい場合がありうるが、このような場合であっても、上述した開口端36のうち、相対的に気流Wの風上(上流)側に位置する部分よりも風下(下流)側に位置する部分がバイザー26の内側に変位してさえすれば同様の作用を奏し、同様の効果を得ることができる。
【0045】
実施の形態の構成>
次に、本発明の実施の形態について説明する。なお、本実施の形態を説明するにあたり、前記参考例と基本的に同一の部位に関しては、同一の符号を付与してその説明を省略する。
【0046】
図5の(A)には本実施の形態に係るアウターミラーとしてのドアミラー60の要部の概略的な構成が拡大断面図によって示されており、図5の(B)には本ドアミラー60の要部の概略的な構成が拡大底面図(略車両下方側から見た図)によって示されている。
【0047】
この図に示されるように、ドアミラー60のバイザー26には透孔34が形成されている。透孔34は全体的に底面視(すなわち、略車両下方側から見た場合)で略円形とされており、略車両上下方向に沿って周壁32を貫通してバイザー26の内外を連通している。
【0048】
また、透孔34の内周部38のうち、相対的に略車両後方側に位置する後方側内周部38Aの一部(さらに詳しく言えば、後方側内周部38Aの貫通方向中間部よりもバイザー26の外方側)には傾斜面64が形成されている。この傾斜面64は略車両前方に対して略車両下方(すなわち、バイザー26の外方)へ傾斜した傾斜面とされており、バイザー26の内方側の端部64Aは透孔34の前方側開口端36Aよりもバイザー26の内方側に位置している。
【0049】
一方、バイザー26の外方側での傾斜面64の端部64Bは、周壁32のうち透孔34よりも略車両前方側に位置する部分での外表面からの延長上に位置していると共に、透孔34よりも略車両後方側における周壁32の外表面に連続している。
【0050】
実施の形態の作用、効果>
上述したように車両走行時にバイザー26の表面を流れる気流Wは、透孔34の開口端36のエッジ部分に干渉されて剥離され、その一部である気流W2が渦を形成しながらバイザー26の内部側へと流れるが、本ドアミラー60では透孔34に形成された傾斜面64のバイザー26内方側の端部が透孔34の前方側開口端36Aよりもバイザー26の内方側に位置しているため、気流W2は透孔34の内周部38へ衝突する前に傾斜面64の中間部に当たる。
【0051】
ここで、傾斜面64は上記のような傾斜面であるため、気流W2は当たっても衝撃とはならず、しかも、その流れの向きを急激に変えさせられることなく、傾斜面64の表面によって円滑に周壁32の外表面側へ案内され、傾斜面64上を通過した気流W2は周壁32の外表面から離間するように流れるか、或いは、周壁32の外表面に沿って流れる。
【0052】
このように、本実施の形態では、気流W2が透孔34の内周部へ衝突せずに、傾斜面64に案内されて円滑に流れるため、気流W2が透孔34の内周部38に衝突することに起因する異音を防止或いは軽減でき、その結果、車両走行時における車両全体の静粛性能を向上できる。
【0054】
また、本実施の形態では、図5の(A)に示されるように、傾斜面64の表面を断面で見た場合に直線状であるが、例えば、バイザー26の外方側へ向けて開口した凹形状に湾曲していても構わないし、バイザー26の外方側へ向けて張り出すように湾曲していても構わない。
【0055】
さらに、本実施の形態では、傾斜面64を相対的に略車両後方側の後方側内周部38Aに形成した構成であったが、バイザー26の形状や透孔34の形成位置によっては、必ずしも後方側内周部38Aに形成しないほうがよい場合がありうるが、このような場合であっても、透孔34の内周部のうち、相対的に気流Wの風上(上流)側に位置する部分よりも風下(下流)側に位置する部分に傾斜面64を形成すれば同様の作用を奏し、同様の効果を得ることができる。
【0056】
また、上述した異音の発生のメカニズムは単なる一例である。本実施の形態、ひいては、本発明が軽減或いは防止できる異音が上述したメカニズムで発生できる異音に限定されるものではない。
【0057】
さらに、本実施の形態は、本発明に係るアウターミラーをドア側方に設けられたドアミラー10、60に適用した構成であったが、バイザー26に透孔34を形成するタイプのアウターミラーであれば、ドアミラー10、60に限らず、車両の室外に取り付けられるアウターミラー一般に適用できる。
【0058】
但し、ドアミラー10、60の場合、その取付位置が車両乗員に対して極めて近い位置であるため、体感的には上述した作用、効果が顕著になることは言うまでもない。
【0059】
【発明の効果】
以上説明したように、本発明では、バイザー表面を流れる気流を透孔の内周部に干渉させることなく円滑に流すことができるため、異音の発生を防止或いは軽減でき、車両走行時における静粛性能を向上できる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】 参考例に係るアウターミラーの要部を示す図で、(A)が拡大断面図、(B)が拡大底面図(略車両下方側から見た図)である。
【図2】 参考例の第1の実施の形態に係るアウターミラーの概略を示す分解斜視図である。
【図3】 参考例に係るアウターミラーの要部の変形例を示す図で、(A)が拡大断面図、(B)が拡大底面図(略車両下方側から見た図)である。
【図4】 参考例に係るアウターミラーの別の変形例の要部を示す図で、(A)が拡大断面図、(B)が拡大底面図(略車両下方側から見た図)である。
【図5】 本発明の実施の形態に係るアウターミラーの要部を示す図で、(A)が拡大断面図、(B)が拡大底面図(略車両下方側から見た図)である。
【符号の説明】
10 ドアミラー(アウターミラー)
24 ミラー本体
26 バイザー
34 透孔(孔部)
36 開口端
38 内周部
60 ドアミラー(アウターミラー)
64 傾斜面
[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an outer mirror attached outside a vehicle compartment, such as a door mirror attached to a vehicle door.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a facility for the vehicle occupant to check the vehicle rear side, for example, there is a door mirror attached to the outside of each door on the driver's seat side and the passenger seat side.
[0003]
This type of door mirror is provided with a box-shaped or bowl-shaped visor that opens substantially to the rear side of the vehicle, and a mirror body (mirror) is accommodated near the opening end of the visor. In addition, a support body that supports the mirror main body so as to be rotatable by a predetermined angle about the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and the lateral direction of the vehicle is accommodated inside the visor, and the support body is rotated around the axis. A motor to be moved is accommodated. The motor is powered and operated by a battery mounted on the vehicle, and the support body is rotated by a switch provided in the vehicle compartment, so that the direction of the mirror body can be changed to a desired direction.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Moreover, a small hole is formed in the visor used for this type of outer mirror in a portion where the outer surface faces downward of the vehicle when attached to the vehicle. This small hole is used for draining water, and when water droplets that have entered the visor or water droplets that have formed on the inner peripheral surface of the visor due to dew condensation flow along the inner peripheral portion of the visor, Can be discharged to the outside.
[0005]
By the way, the quiet performance when the vehicle is running has been improved by improving the drive part such as the engine of the vehicle and the parts of the vehicle body. However, with the improvement of such quiet performance, reduction or prevention of abnormal noise caused by the airflow flowing on the surface of the visor of the outer mirror during traveling of the vehicle has been eagerly desired.
[0006]
In particular, when a small hole is formed as in the visor described above, for example, abnormal noise is likely to occur due to, for example, collision of an air flow into the inner periphery of the small hole or intrusion of an air flow from the small hole. There is still room for improvement in the outer mirror having a visor in which small holes for draining or the like are formed.
[0007]
In view of the above facts, the present invention has an object to obtain an outer mirror that can suppress or prevent the generation of abnormal noise despite having a hole used for draining or the like, and has excellent quiet performance.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention according to claim 1, a visor for chromatic openings predetermined direction side is open with respect to the vehicle with mounted on a predetermined position of the vehicle in the outdoor vehicle, the mirror body housed inside said visor, An outer mirror that communicates the inside and outside of the visor at a predetermined site different from the opening, and forms a hole in the visor having one end opened on the outer surface of the visor. A portion on the outer side of the visor from the middle portion of the inner peripheral portion of the hole portion along the through direction of the hole portion, and flows on the surface of the visor when the vehicle travels and passes over the hole portion. An inclined surface that guides the airflow that has passed over the hole portion to the downstream side is provided on the downstream side of the airflow to be performed or on the substantially vehicle rear side portion.
[0009]
According to the outer mirror configured as described above, the mirror main body is housed inside the visor attached to a predetermined position of the vehicle outside the vehicle, and light is reflected by the reflecting surface of the mirror main body. Thereby, for example, if the reflecting surface of the mirror main body is directed substantially toward the vehicle rear side, the vehicle occupant can visually recognize the substantially vehicle rear side by looking at the reflecting surface of the mirror main body.
[0010]
Moreover, the visor which comprises an outer mirror is formed with the hole part which one end opened on the surface of the visor, and the inside and outside of a visor are connected via this hole part also except the opening end of a visor. As a result, for example, water droplets or debris generated on the inner peripheral portion of the visor due to water droplets or condensation entering the visor through the opening end of the visor or the connecting portion between the visor and the vehicle can be discharged to the outside of the visor. .
[0011]
By the way, for example, during normal vehicle travel, airflow flows on the surface of the visor from the front side of the vehicle to the rear side of the vehicle. Therefore, when the airflow passes through the vicinity of the hole, first, a portion of the opening end of the hole located on the upstream side of the airflow or substantially on the vehicle front side (hereinafter, this portion is referred to as “front opening end” for the sake of convenience). The portion of the opening end of the hole portion that is located on the downstream side of the airflow or substantially on the vehicle rear side (hereinafter referred to as “rear side” for convenience) It flows outside the side opening end).
[0012]
Here, the rear rectangular side opening end becomes a gas flow opposed to Turkey, on the inner periphery of the hole in this portion, the inclined surface on the outer side of the visor than the through direction intermediate portion of the hole so that if formed, the air flow passing over the holes flows and is guided by the inclined surface when the approaches on the rear-side opening end to smoothly downstream. Moreover, the ends of the visor inner side of the inclined surface, to which is located inner side of the visor, of the front-side opening end, the air flow facing the portion of the inner peripheral portion of the hole portion, i.e., the airflow The upstream side or the portion relatively toward the vehicle front side) is positioned on the visor inner side with respect to the airflow, and collision of the airflow against the inner peripheral portion of the hole is prevented or reduced.
[0013]
Thereby, it is possible to reduce or prevent the vortex and the like from being generated in the air flow at the opening end of the hole, and to reduce or prevent the noise generated by the collision of the air flow including the swirled portion on the inner peripheral portion of the hole. .
[0014]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the outer mirror according to the first aspect of the invention, the outer end of the hole on the surface side of the visor flows relatively on the surface of the visor during travel of the vehicle. The portion located on the downstream side of the airflow passing over the hole portion or on the relatively rear side of the vehicle is displaced more inward of the visor than the portion located on the upstream side of the airflow or on the front side of the vehicle. It is characterized by that.
[0015]
According to the outer mirror configured as described above, the mirror main body is housed inside the visor attached to a predetermined position of the vehicle outside the vehicle, and light is reflected by the reflecting surface of the mirror main body. Thereby, for example, if the reflecting surface of the mirror main body is directed substantially toward the vehicle rear side, the vehicle occupant can visually recognize the substantially vehicle rear side by looking at the reflecting surface of the mirror main body.
[0016]
Moreover, a hole is formed in the visor constituting the outer mirror, and the inside and outside of the visor communicate with each other through this hole other than the opening end of the visor. As a result, for example, water droplets or debris generated on the inner peripheral portion of the visor due to water droplets or condensation entering the visor through the opening end of the visor or the connecting portion between the visor and the vehicle can be discharged to the outside of the visor. .
[0017]
By the way, for example, during normal vehicle travel, airflow flows on the surface of the visor from the front side of the vehicle to the rear side of the vehicle. Therefore, when the airflow passes through the vicinity of the hole, first, a portion of the opening end of the hole located on the upstream side of the airflow or substantially on the vehicle front side (hereinafter, this portion is referred to as “front opening end” for the sake of convenience). The portion of the opening end of the hole portion that is located on the downstream side of the airflow or substantially on the vehicle rear side (hereinafter referred to as “rear side” for convenience) It flows outside the side opening end).
[0018]
According to the outer mirror having the above structure, among the inner periphery of the hole, facing rearward open end upstream of the portion is approximately airflow corresponds to (i.e., facing the air flow) but would, rear-side opening Since the end is displaced to the inner side of the visor from the front opening end, the airflow flowing from the front opening end side does not collide with the inner periphery of the hole at the rear opening end. Smoothly passes over the open end.
[0019]
Thereby, it is possible to reduce or prevent the vortex and the like from being generated in the air flow at the opening end of the hole, and to reduce or prevent the noise generated by the collision of the air flow including the swirled portion on the inner peripheral portion of the hole. .
[0020]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. A reference example will be described prior to the description of the embodiment of the invention, and an embodiment of the present invention will be described later based on this reference example.
<Configuration of reference example >
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a door mirror 10 as an outer mirror according to a reference example .
[0021]
As shown in this figure, the door mirror 10 includes a frame 12 formed of a hard member such as metal. The frame 12 is formed with a plate-like connecting portion 14 whose thickness direction is substantially the vehicle longitudinal direction. On one side of the connecting portion 14 in the thickness direction, a mirror folding actuator 16 including driving means such as a motor is disposed. The connecting portion 14 is connected to the actuator 16 by fastening means such as screws. By being mechanically connected and receiving the driving force of the actuator 16, it rotates about a predetermined angle around the axis with the vertical direction of the vehicle as the axial direction. The actuator 16 is mechanically coupled and fixed to a stay main body (not shown) provided on the vehicle body, whereby the frame 12 that receives the driving force of the actuator 16 is attached to the stay main body, that is, the vehicle body. It is the structure which rotates a predetermined angle.
[0022]
Further, the connecting portion 14 is integrally formed with a supporting portion 18 that constitutes the frame 12 together with the connecting portion 14. An actuator 20 for rotating the mirror body is integrally fixed to the support portion 18 by fastening means such as bolts and screws.
[0023]
Further, a substantially disc-shaped holder 22 is provided on the side opposite to the support portion 18 via the actuator 20. The holder 22 is mechanically connected to the actuator 20 and receives a driving force of driving means such as one or a plurality of motors provided in the actuator 20, so that the holder 22 is approximately 2 in the vehicle vertical direction and in the vehicle horizontal direction. The direction is set as an axial direction, and a predetermined angle is rotated around these axes. A mirror main body 24 is provided on the opposite side of the holder 22 from the actuator 20. The mirror body 24 has a reflection surface on the opposite side to the holder 22, that is, substantially on the vehicle rear side, and is fixed to the holder 22 on the back surface side of the reflection surface. Accordingly, the mirror body 24 is rotated by the rotation of the holder 22, whereby the reflection angle of the reflection surface of the mirror body 24 can be appropriately changed and adjusted.
[0024]
The support portion 18 and the actuators 16 and 20 of the frame 12 described above are accommodated inside a visor 26 that is integrally formed in a substantially box shape or a substantially bowl shape that is opened toward the vehicle rear side by a synthetic resin material.
[0025]
The above-described frame 12 is integrally fixed to the bottom portion 28 of the visor 26 by fastening means such as screws and bolts, whereby the driving force of the actuator 16 (strictly speaking, the driving means such as the motor included in the actuator 16) If the frame 12 is rotated by the driving force), the visor 26 is also rotated integrally.
[0026]
The visor 26 is formed with an actuator accommodating portion 30, and the actuator 16 described above and the connecting portion 14 of the frame 12 are accommodated inside the actuator accommodating portion 30.
[0027]
Further, a through hole 34 for draining water as a hole is formed in the peripheral wall 32 of the visor 26. The through hole 34 is formed in a portion of the peripheral wall 32 whose outer surface faces substantially downward in the vehicle.
[0028]
Here, FIG. 1A shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the peripheral wall 32 in the portion where the through hole 34 is formed, and FIG. 1B shows the peripheral wall in the portion where the through hole 34 is formed. 32 is an enlarged bottom view (a view of the peripheral wall 32 viewed from a substantially vehicle lower side). In FIG. 1, the arrow IN indicates the inside of the visor 26, and the arrow OUT indicates the outside of the visor 26.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 1B, the through-hole 34 is generally circular when viewed from the bottom (that is, when viewed from the lower side of the vehicle), and the peripheral wall 32 extends substantially along the vertical direction of the vehicle. And the inside and outside of the visor 26 communicate with each other.
[0030]
Further, as shown in FIG. 1A, at least in the vicinity of the through hole 34, the vehicle rear side (that is, the arrow FR side) is substantially compared to the vehicle front side (that is, the arrow FR side) via the through hole 34. On the arrow RE side, the thickness of the visor 26 is thin. Therefore, among the opening ends 36 of the through holes 34, the rear opening end 36 </ b> B located relatively on the vehicle rear side is relatively vehicle-mounted. It is displaced inside the visor 26 as compared with the front opening end 36A located on the front side.
[0031]
< Operation and effect of reference example >
Next, the operation and effect of this reference example will be described.
[0032]
As described above, the door mirror 10 can be rotated by a predetermined angle about the vertical direction of the vehicle as a whole by the actuator 16, and the actuator is operated by operating a switch (not shown) provided in the vehicle compartment. 16 is operated, and the opening direction of the visor 26 is directed substantially toward the rear of the vehicle, the reflecting surface direction of the mirror body 24 is directed substantially toward the rear of the vehicle. Therefore, in this state, the vehicle occupant can visually confirm the reflecting surface of the mirror main body 24 to confirm the state substantially on the vehicle rear side.
[0033]
Further, when the actuator 20 is operated by operating another switch (not shown) provided in the vehicle compartment, the motor of the actuator 20 causes the holder 22 to pivot about the vehicle front-rear direction or the vehicle left-right direction. The direction is rotated by a predetermined angle around these axes. Thereby, the mirror main body 24 attached to the holder 22 rotates and the reflection angle is changed. Thus, by adjusting the reflection angle of the mirror main body 24 as appropriate, it becomes easier to check the vehicle rear side.
[0034]
On the other hand, water droplets may adhere to the inner peripheral portion of the peripheral wall 32 of the visor 26 due to rain or condensation. Such a water droplet slides downward along the peripheral wall 32 of the visor 26 under its own weight when it reaches a predetermined size. Here, as described above, a portion of the peripheral wall 32 of the visor 26 whose outer surface faces substantially downward in the vehicle has a through hole 34, so that water droplets that have slid down along the peripheral wall 32 are It passes through the through hole 34 and is discharged to the outside of the visor 26. Thereby, long-term residence, such as a water droplet, in the visor 26 can be prevented.
[0035]
By the way, in the running state of the vehicle, the airflow W flows on the surface of the vehicle body from the front side of the vehicle to the rear side of the vehicle, and naturally the airflow W also flows on the outer surface of the visor 26. .
[0036]
Here, as shown in FIG. 1A, when the airflow W flowing through the peripheral wall 32 below the visor 26 reaches the through hole 34, the edge portion (that is, the front side) of the open end 36 of the through hole 34. The air flow W is peeled off by interference with the open end 36A), and part of the air flow W1 flows away from the outer surface of the peripheral wall 32, and the other part forms a vortex and moves toward the inside of the visor 26. It becomes the flowing air flow W2.
[0037]
Here, if the air flow W2 collides with the inner peripheral portion of the through hole 34, a pressure wave is generated by the impact. This pressure wave spreads substantially radially from the collision position of the through-hole 34 toward the front of the vehicle and the substantially left-right direction of the vehicle, and affects the vortex formation of the subsequent air flow W2. As the above phenomenon continues, vortices are formed at a constant period, and a sound having a frequency synchronized with the vortex formation period resonates and is emitted to the outside.
[0038]
On the other hand, when the air flow W2 collides with the inner peripheral portion 38 of the through hole 34, the visor 26 vibrates slightly in the vicinity of the inner peripheral portion 38, thereby generating a sound. This sound increases in resonance with the inside of the visor 26 and leaks from, for example, the opening end of the visor 26.
[0039]
There is a possibility that the sound resulting from the collision of the airflow W2 with the inner peripheral portion 38 of the through hole 34 becomes a so-called abnormal noise.
[0040]
Here, in this reference example , as described above, at least in the vicinity of the through hole 34, the vehicle rear side (that is, the arrow RE) is compared with the vehicle front side (that is, the arrow FR side) via the hole 34. Since the thickness of the visor 26 is small on the side), the rear opening end 36B of the opening end 36 of the through hole 34 is displaced to the inside of the visor 26 compared to the front opening end 36A. Thereby, even if the flow direction of the air flow W2 described above is changed to the inward side of the visor 26, the air flow W2 passes outside the visor 26 from the rear opening end 36B, and then the outer surface of the visor 26. (That is, the outer surface of the peripheral wall 32).
[0041]
For this reason, the airflow W2 does not collide with the inner peripheral portion 38 of the through hole 34. Therefore, it is possible to prevent or reduce noise caused by the airflow W2 colliding with the inner peripheral portion 38 of the through hole 34. As a result, the quiet performance of the entire vehicle when the vehicle is running can be improved.
[0042]
As described above, this reference example has a configuration in which a part of the peripheral wall 32 of the visor 26 is thinned so that the rear side opening end 36B is displaced to the inside of the visor 26 compared to the front side opening end 36A. It was. However, as long as the rear opening end 36B is displaced to the inside of the visor 26 as compared with the front opening end 36A as a result even if a part of the peripheral wall 32 is not thinned, the above-described effect is obtained. It is possible to obtain Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a portion of the peripheral wall 32 of the visor 26 that is positioned substantially on the vehicle rear side relative to the portion on the vehicle front side with respect to the through hole 34. The rear side opening end 36 </ b> B may be displaced to the inside of the visor 26 rather than the front side opening end 36 </ b> A by displacing the visor 26 inward as a whole.
[0043]
Further, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, by curving a part of the peripheral wall 32 of the visor 26 on the substantially rear side of the vehicle with respect to the through hole 34 toward the inward side of the visor 26, The rear side opening end 36B may be displaced inside the visor 26 with respect to the front side opening end 36A.
[0044]
Further, in this reference example , the rear side opening end 36B is displaced to the inside of the visor 26 with respect to the front side opening end 36A. However, depending on the shape of the visor 26 and the formation position of the through holes 34, the rear side opening end 36B is not necessarily rear side. The opening end 36B may not be displaced to the inside of the visor 26 rather than the front opening end 36A. Even in such a case, the air flow W is relatively relative to the opening end 36 described above. As long as the portion located on the leeward (downstream) side is displaced to the inside of the visor 26 than the portion located on the leeward (upstream) side, the same action can be obtained and the same effect can be obtained.
[0045]
<Configuration of the present embodiment>
Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the description of the present embodiment, the same parts as those in the reference example are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.
[0046]
In FIG. 5 (A) is indicated by the schematic configuration enlarged sectional view of a main portion of the door mirror 60 as an outer mirror according to an embodiment of the present implementation, the door mirror 60 in FIG. 5 (B) A schematic configuration of the main part of FIG. 2 is shown by an enlarged bottom view (substantially seen from the vehicle lower side).
[0047]
As shown in this figure, a through hole 34 is formed in the visor 26 of the door mirror 60. The through hole 34 is generally circular when viewed from the bottom (that is, when viewed from the lower side of the vehicle) , and penetrates the peripheral wall 32 along the vertical direction of the vehicle and communicates the inside and outside of the visor 26. Yes.
[0048]
A part of the inner peripheral portion 38A of the rear hole 34A that is relatively located on the vehicle rear side (more specifically, from the intermediate portion in the penetration direction of the rear inner peripheral portion 38A). An inclined surface 64 is formed on the outer side of the visor 26. The inclined surface 64 is an inclined surface that is inclined substantially downward with respect to the front of the vehicle (that is, outward of the visor 26), and an end 64A on the inner side of the visor 26 is on the front side of the through hole 34. It is located on the inner side of the visor 26 with respect to the opening end 36A.
[0049]
On the other hand, the end portion 64B of the inclined surface 64 on the outer side of the visor 26 is positioned on an extension from the outer surface in a portion of the peripheral wall 32 that is positioned substantially on the vehicle front side with respect to the through hole 34. The outer wall of the peripheral wall 32 is substantially continuous with the through hole 34 on the rear side of the vehicle.
[0050]
<Operation and effect of the present embodiment>
As described above, the airflow W that flows on the surface of the visor 26 when the vehicle travels is separated by interference with the edge portion of the opening end 36 of the through hole 34, and the airflow W2 that is a part of the airflow W2 forms a vortex while the visor 26 In the door mirror 60, the end of the inclined surface 64 formed in the through hole 34 on the inner side of the visor 26 is positioned on the inner side of the visor 26 with respect to the front opening end 36 </ b> A of the through hole 34. Therefore, the air flow W2 hits the intermediate portion of the inclined surface 64 before colliding with the inner peripheral portion 38 of the through hole 34.
[0051]
Here, since the inclined surface 64 is an inclined surface as described above, the airflow W2 does not cause an impact even if it hits, and the direction of the flow is not changed abruptly, depending on the surface of the inclined surface 64. The air flow W <b> 2 that is smoothly guided to the outer surface side of the peripheral wall 32 and has passed over the inclined surface 64 flows away from the outer surface of the peripheral wall 32, or flows along the outer surface of the peripheral wall 32.
[0052]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the air flow W2 does not collide with the inner peripheral portion of the through-hole 34, but flows smoothly by being guided by the inclined surface 64, so that the air flow W2 flows into the inner peripheral portion 38 of the through-hole 34. Abnormal noise caused by the collision can be prevented or reduced, and as a result, the quiet performance of the entire vehicle when the vehicle is running can be improved.
[0054]
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (A), the surface of the inclined surface 64 is a straight when viewed in cross-section, for example, toward the outer side of the bus homogenizer 26 it may be curved in the opened concave shape may be curved so as to project toward the outer side of the bar homogenizer 26.
[0055]
Further, in the present embodiment, the inclined surface 64 is relatively formed on the rear inner peripheral portion 38A on the substantially rear side of the vehicle, but depending on the shape of the visor 26 and the position where the through hole 34 is formed, it is not always necessary. Although it may be better not to form it in the rear side inner peripheral portion 38A, even in such a case, it is relatively located on the upstream (upstream) side of the airflow W in the inner peripheral portion of the through hole 34. If the inclined surface 64 is formed in a portion located on the leeward (downstream) side of the portion to be performed, the same effect can be obtained and the same effect can be obtained.
[0056]
Further, the above-described mechanism of abnormal noise generation is merely an example. The present embodiment, by extension, the abnormal noise that can be reduced or prevented by the present invention is not limited to the abnormal noise that can be generated by the mechanism described above.
[0057]
Furthermore, although the present embodiment is a configuration in which the outer mirror according to the present invention is applied to the door mirrors 10 and 60 provided on the side of the door, it may be an outer mirror of a type in which a through hole 34 is formed in the visor 26. For example, the present invention can be applied not only to the door mirrors 10 and 60 but also to outer mirrors generally attached outside the vehicle.
[0058]
However, in the case of the door mirrors 10 and 60, since the mounting position is very close to the vehicle occupant, it goes without saying that the above-described functions and effects are conspicuous.
[0059]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the present invention, since the airflow flowing on the visor surface can be smoothly flowed without interfering with the inner peripheral portion of the through hole, the generation of abnormal noise can be prevented or reduced, and quietness during vehicle travel can be achieved. Performance can be improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIGS. 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a main part of an outer mirror according to a reference example , in which FIG. 1A is an enlarged cross-sectional view, and FIG. 1B is an enlarged bottom view (viewed substantially from the vehicle lower side);
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing an outer mirror according to a first embodiment of a reference example .
FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing a modification of the main part of the outer mirror according to the reference example , in which FIG. 3A is an enlarged cross-sectional view, and FIG. 3B is an enlarged bottom view (viewed substantially from the lower side of the vehicle);
FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing a main part of another modified example of the outer mirror according to the reference example , in which FIG. 4A is an enlarged cross-sectional view, and FIG. 4B is an enlarged bottom view (viewed substantially from the vehicle lower side); .
5A and 5B are diagrams showing a main part of an outer mirror according to an embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 5A is an enlarged cross-sectional view, and FIG. 5B is an enlarged bottom view (viewed substantially from the lower side of the vehicle). .
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Door mirror (outer mirror)
24 Mirror body 26 Visor 34 Through hole (hole)
36 Open end 38 Inner circumference 60 Door mirror (outer mirror)
64 Inclined surface

Claims (2)

車両の室外で前記車両の所定位置に取り付けられると共に前記車両に対する所定方向側が開口した開口部を有するバイザーと、
前記バイザーの内側に収容されたミラー本体と、
を有するアウターミラーであって、
前記開口部とは別の所定部位で前記バイザーの内外を連通すると共に、一端が前記バイザーの外側の表面にて開口した孔部を前記バイザーに形成すると共に、前記孔部の貫通方向に沿った前記孔部の内周部の中間部よりも前記バイザーの外方側の部分で且つ前記車両の走行時において前記バイザーの表面上を流れて前記孔部上を通過する気流の下流側或いは略車両後方側の部分に、前記孔部上を通過した前記気流を下流側へ案内する傾斜面を設けた、
ことを特徴とするアウターミラー。
A visor to have the opening predetermined direction side is open with respect to the vehicle with mounted on a predetermined position of the vehicle in the outdoor vehicle,
A mirror body housed inside the visor;
An outer mirror having
The inside and outside of the visor communicate with each other at a predetermined site different from the opening, and a hole having one end opened on the outer surface of the visor is formed in the visor and along the penetration direction of the hole A portion downstream of the visor from an intermediate portion of the inner peripheral portion of the hole and the downstream side of the airflow that flows on the surface of the visor when the vehicle travels, or substantially the vehicle An inclined surface that guides the airflow that has passed over the hole portion to the downstream side is provided on the rear side portion.
An outer mirror characterized by that.
前記バイザーの表面側における前記孔部の開口端のうち、前記車両の走行時において相対的に前記バイザーの表面上を流れて前記孔部上を通過する気流の下流側或いは相対的に略車両後方側に位置する部分を、前記気流の上流側或いは略車両前方側に位置する部分よりも前記バイザーの内方側へ変位させた
ことを特徴とする請求項1に記載のアウターミラー。
Out of the opening ends of the holes on the surface side of the visor, the airflow that flows relatively on the surface of the visor and travels on the hole when the vehicle is traveling is relatively downstream or relatively rearward of the vehicle. The portion located on the side is displaced more inward of the visor than the portion located on the upstream side of the airflow or on the substantially vehicle front side ,
The outer mirror according to claim 1 .
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