JP7077723B2 - Fixed structure of mirror - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a mirror fixing structure for fixing a mirror to a fixed portion.

Generally, there is a mirror fixing structure for fixing a mirror to a fixed portion such as a wall by bonding with an adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. However, the mirror may be installed in a hot and humid environment. In addition, a relatively strong force may be applied to the mirror, for example, when cleaning the mirror. Therefore, in order to more safely or securely fix the mirror to the fixed part, the mirror is supported and fixed to the fixed part by using a fixing tool that is fixed to the fixed part by a fastening member such as a screw. Is desirable.

Patent Document 1 discloses a mirror stopper for attaching a mirror to a wall surface. The mirror stopper described in Patent Document 1 has a fixed portion that is attached and fixed to a wall surface, a claw portion that moves vertically to hold a mirror, and a claw portion that elastically holds the claw portion downward. It is equipped with a spring part on which a force acts, and holds the mirror using the elastic force of the spring.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 9-84674

However, the mirror stopper described in Patent Document 1 is installed so that the claw hook portion of the claw portion hangs on the upper part of the mirror. That is, the claw hook portion of the claw portion covers a part of the surface of the mirror. Therefore, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the design of the mirror. Further, since the claw hook portion covers a part of the surface of the mirror, stains such as water stains tend to collect on the mirror portion covered with the claw hook portion, and it is difficult for the cleaner to wipe the surface of the mirror. Therefore, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the cleanability of the mirror. As described above, for the fixed structure of the mirror, it is desired to improve the added value of the mirror such as the improvement of the design and the cleanability of the mirror.

Therefore, a fixing structure that supports the end of the mirror and fixes the mirror in a state where the fixing tool of the mirror does not hang on the surface of the mirror can be considered as one measure. However, when the fixture supports the end of the mirror without hanging on the surface of the mirror, if a relatively strong force or impact is applied to the mirror or the mirror vibrates, excessive force will be applied from the fixture. May act on the edge of the mirror. For example, a force that causes bending or twisting of the mirror may act from the fixture on the end of the mirror. Doing so may cause the mirror to crack or chip. Further improvements are needed in this regard. As described above, the present inventor has found a new problem that the mirror may be cracked or chipped in the study of the fixing structure of the mirror that fixes the mirror in a state where the fixture does not hang on the surface of the mirror. ..

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a fixed structure of a mirror capable of suppressing the mirror from being cracked or chipped.

According to the present invention, the subject is a mirror fixing structure in which a mirror having a reflective surface on the back surface side is fixed to a fixed portion, and a hole or groove provided on a side surface intersecting the back surface is provided. A mirror to be held and a fixture for fixing the mirror to the fixed portion, which is locked to the hole or the groove without being hooked on the surface formed on the opposite side of the back surface and by an adhesive. A fixture having a locking member bonded to the back surface, a fixing member physically fixed to the fixed portion and supporting the locking member, and the hole or groove and the fixed portion. It is solved by a fixed structure of the mirror provided between the locking member and a cushioning member for alleviating the force acting on the hole or the groove.

According to the above configuration, the flexibility of the adhesive that adheres the locking member of the fixture to the back surface of the mirror is different from the flexibility of the cushioning member provided between the hole or groove and the fixed portion. .. The cushioning member provided between the hole or groove and the fixed portion relaxes the force acting on the hole or groove from the locking member. Therefore, even when a relatively strong force or impact is applied to the mirror or the mirror vibrates, it is possible to prevent an excessive force from acting on the hole or groove from the locking member. For example, it is possible to suppress the force that causes bending or twisting on the mirror from acting on the hole or groove from the locking member. This makes it possible to prevent the mirror from cracking or chipping.

Further, the locking member of the fixative is locked in a hole or a groove provided on the side surface of the mirror without hanging on the surface of the mirror. Therefore, a clean appearance can be obtained on the surface of the mirror, and the degree of freedom in designing the mirror is increased. Therefore, the design of the mirror can be improved. In addition, dirt such as water stains can be prevented from accumulating on the surface of the mirror, and the cleaner can easily wipe the surface of the mirror. Therefore, the cleanability of the mirror can be improved.

Preferably, the cushioning member is characterized by being more flexible than the adhesive.

According to the above configuration, the cushioning member provided between the hole or groove and the fixed portion is more flexible than the adhesive that adheres the locking member of the fixture to the back surface of the mirror. Therefore, the cushioning member can further reduce the force acting on the hole or groove from the locking member. As a result, it is possible to further prevent the mirror from being cracked or chipped.

Preferably, the cushioning member is another adhesive that is different from the adhesive and has elasticity, and is characterized by adhering the locking member and the mirror.

In the thickness direction of the mirror (from either the front or the back towards the other of the front and back), the sides of the mirror on either side of the hole or groove are relatively thin. Therefore, the side surface portions on both sides of the mirror when viewed from the hole or groove are thin-walled portions protruding outward from the mirror. On the other hand, according to the above configuration, the cushioning member is an adhesive different from the adhesive that adheres the locking member to the back surface of the mirror, and is an adhesive that adheres the locking member and the mirror. Therefore, it is possible to compensate for the decrease in the strength of the thin portion of the mirror and further suppress the mirror from being cracked or chipped.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a fixed structure of a mirror capable of preventing the mirror from being cracked or chipped.

It is a perspective view which shows the state which the mirror is fixed to the fixed part by the fixed structure of the mirror which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of the mirror seen from the direction of the arrow A11 shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the fixed structure of the mirror which concerns on this embodiment. It is sectional drawing in the cut surface AA shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing in the cut surface BB shown in FIG. It is an enlarged view of the area A1 shown in FIG. It is an enlarged view of the area A2 shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the fixed structure of the mirror which concerns on 1st modification of this Embodiment. It is an enlarged view which shows the fixed structure of the mirror which concerns on the 2nd modification of this embodiment.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
Since the embodiments described below are suitable specific examples of the present invention, various technically preferable limitations are added, but the scope of the present invention is particularly limited to the present invention in the following description. Unless otherwise stated, the present invention is not limited to these aspects. Further, in each drawing, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

Basic Aspects of the Invention An aspect according to the present invention relates to a mirror fixing structure 2 for fixing a mirror 3 to a fixed portion 9 by using a fixture 4. A cushioning member 63 is provided between the grooves 373 and 383 and the fixed portion 9, and relaxes the force acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41. Further, the flexibility of the adhesive 61 for adhering the locking member 41 of the fixture 4 to the back surface 35 of the mirror 3 is the flexibility of the cushioning member 63 provided between the grooves 373 and 383 and the fixed portion 9. Is different. Therefore, even when a relatively strong force or impact is applied to the mirror 3 or the mirror 3 vibrates, it is possible to prevent an excessive force from acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41. .. For example, it is possible to suppress the force that causes bending or twisting on the mirror 3 from acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41. Thereby, the fixed structure 2 of the mirror according to the present invention has an excellent advantage that the mirror 3 can be prevented from being cracked or chipped.
Hereinafter, after the definition is described, further details of the fixed structure of the mirror according to the present invention will be described.

Definition
Mirror The mirror fixed by the fixed structure of the mirror according to the present invention is a so-called "backside mirror" in which the reflecting surface is provided on the back side of the mirror, and is used in a hot and humid environment such as a bathroom, a dressing room, or a vanity. May be installed below. The specific structure of the mirror will be described later with reference to the drawings.

Holes or Grooves Mirrors fixed by the mirror fixing structure according to the invention have holes or grooves provided on the sides of the mirror. The hole or groove is preferably a non-penetrating hole or groove. Non-penetrating means a state in which a hole or groove is formed by digging from one end toward the other end, but does not reach the other end.

In the present invention, the non-penetrating groove of the mirror means a concave groove. The non-penetrating groove may be a non-penetrating hole. The shape of the non-penetrating hole is not particularly limited and may be, for example, a circle, an ellipse, a triangle, a quadrangle, or a polygon. As described above, in the present invention, the groove and the hole do not need to be clearly distinguished, and for example, a rectangular non-penetrating hole may be formed in a horizontally long shape and may be understood as a groove. In the present specification, it is referred to as a hole or a groove as long as the locking member of the fixture can be inserted and locked. Further, the groove may extend from one side surface that intersects the side surface provided with the groove to the other side surface facing the one side surface, and extends to both side surfaces intersecting the side surface provided with the groove. It doesn't have to be. For example, a plurality of grooves shorter than the width of the mirror (distance between one side surface and the other side surface) may exist independently of each other in the width direction of the mirror.

The shape of the hole or groove when viewed along the direction in which the hole or groove extends may be a triangle (V-groove shape), a quadrangle (rectangular shape), or a semi-circular shape (U-groove shape).

Fixed part In the fixed structure of the mirror according to the present invention, the member or structure to which the mirror is fixed is referred to as a "fixed part". Examples of the fixed portion include walls such as a bathroom, a dressing room, and a restroom. However, the fixed portion is not limited to the walls of the bathroom, the dressing room and the restroom. Further, in the mirror fixing structure according to the present invention, the surface of the fixed portion to which the mirror is fixed is referred to as a "fixed surface". Examples of the fixed surface include the surface of a wall such as a bathroom, a dressing room, and a restroom, and the surface (inner wall surface) of the wall on the side where the user of the mirror is present. However, the fixed surface is not limited to the inner wall surface of the bathroom, the dressing room and the restroom.

Fixed structure of mirror according to the present invention Hereinafter, the fixed structure of the mirror according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the mirror is fixed to the fixed portion by the fixed structure of the mirror according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view of the mirror when viewed from the direction of arrow A11 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mirror 3 is fixed to the fixed portion 9 by the mirror fixing structure 2 (see FIG. 3) according to the present embodiment. The mirror 3 is a so-called "back mirror" in which the reflecting surface is provided on the back surface side of the mirror 3. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the mirror 3 has a glass 31, a silver layer 32 containing silver (Ag), a copper layer 33 containing copper (Cu), and a backcoat layer 34. The glass 31, the silver layer 32, the copper layer 33, and the backcoat layer 34 are arranged in this order from the front surface 36 of the mirror 3 toward the back surface 35 of the mirror 3. As will be described later, an overcoat layer may be further provided on the back surface side of the backcoat layer 34.

In the present specification, the "mirror surface" refers to a surface facing the user existing in front of the mirror 3 in a state where the mirror 3 is fixed to the fixed portion 9. In other words, the "mirror surface" refers to the surface on the side where the user who uses the mirror 3 looks at or looks into the mirror 3. In the present specification, the "back surface of the mirror" refers to a surface opposite to the surface 36 of the mirror 3 and facing the fixed surface in a state where the mirror 3 is fixed to the fixed portion 9.

The dimension (thickness) L1 of the glass 31 in the direction from the front surface 36 to the back surface 35 is, for example, about 5 mm. The dimension (thickness) L2 of the silver layer 32 in the direction from the front surface 36 to the back surface 35 is, for example, about 80 nm. The dimension (thickness) L3 of the copper layer 33 in the direction from the front surface 36 to the back surface 35 is, for example, about 40 nm. The dimension (thickness) L4 of the back coat layer 34 in the direction from the front surface 36 to the back surface 35 is, for example, about 50 μm.

As shown in FIG. 2, the reflective surface 311 of the mirror 3 is a surface of the surface of the silver layer 32 arranged on the side of the surface 36 of the mirror 3 and is in contact with the glass 31. As shown by the arrows A12 and A13 shown in FIG. 2, a part of the light incident on the inside of the glass 31 from the surface 36 of the mirror 3 is reflected by the reflecting surface 311 and travels inside the glass 31 to advance in the mirror 3. Is emitted from the surface 36 of the.

The copper layer 33 has a function of protecting the silver layer 32, and suppresses the silver layer 32 from reacting with, for example, chlorides and sulfides and corroding. That is, the copper layer 33 exhibits a sacrificial corrosion protection effect. Further, the back coat layer 34 contains a paint having a corrosion-proofing effect higher than that of the copper layer 33, and further suppresses the corrosion of the silver layer 32. The structure of the mirror 3 of the present embodiment is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 2, and for example, an overcoat layer containing a paint having an anticorrosion effect is further laminated on the back surface side of the backcoat layer 34. It may be a structure.

The fixture 4 (see FIG. 3) included in the mirror fixing structure 2 is difficult to see in the front view of the mirror 3. Further, the fixture 4 is difficult to see from an angle through the glass 31 of the mirror 3. As a result, as shown in FIG. 1, the mirror 3 appears to be floating with respect to the fixed portion 9. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the mirror 3 is fixed to the fixed portion 9 on the wash basin 8 having the bowl portion 81. However, the fixed position of the mirror 3 is not limited to the fixed portion 9 on the washbasin 8. For example, the mirror 3 may be fixed to a fixed portion 9 such as a wall installed in a bathroom or a dressing room. Hereinafter, the details of the mirror fixing structure 2 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a fixed structure of the mirror according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the cut surface AA shown in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the cut surface BB shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the region A1 shown in FIG.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the region A2 shown in FIG.

The mirror fixing structure 2 according to the present embodiment includes a mirror 3 and a fixture 4.
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the mirror 3 is provided on the grooves 373 provided on the side surfaces 371 and 372 intersecting the back surface 35 and the front surface 36, and on the side surfaces 381 and 382 intersecting the back surface 35 and the front surface 36. It has a groove 383 and a groove 383. The side surfaces 371, 372, 381, and 382 are portions called "kiguchi" or "koba", for example, and are surfaces formed on the side of the main surface (front surface 36 and back surface 35) of the mirror 3. The side surfaces 371, 372, 381, and 382 of the present embodiment are examples of the "side surfaces intersecting the back surface" of the present invention. In the present embodiment, in a state where the mirror 3 is fixed to the fixed portion 9, the side surfaces 371 and 372 are examples of the upper end surface (upper end surface) of the mirror 3, and the side surfaces 381 and 382 are the lower side of the mirror 3. This is an example of the end face (lower end face) of. That is, the "side surface" of the present invention is a side surface on both sides facing each other among the side surfaces intersecting with the back surface 35, and the upper end surface (upper end surface: side surfaces 371, 372) of the mirror 3 and the lower side of the mirror 3. Includes end faces (lower end faces: side surfaces 381, 382).

Grooves 373, 383 extend from one side surface 391 (see FIG. 3) intersecting the front surface 36, back surface 35 and sides 371, 372, 381, 382 to the other side surface 392 facing the side surface 391 (see FIG. 3). It does not have to extend from the side surface 391 to the side surface 392. That is, the grooves 373 and 383 do not necessarily have to extend from one side surface 391 to the other side surface 392 as long as the locking member 41 of the fixture 4 can be locked. For example, grooves in which each of the plurality of locking members 41 are locked may be provided independently of each other (for example, separated from each other to the left and right) in the direction from one side surface 391 to the other side surface 392. The dimensions (width) of the grooves 373 and 383 in the direction from the front surface 36 to the back surface 35 are, for example, about 1 mm.

The fixture 4 is not limited to any material, but is, for example, a metal fitting formed by pressing a metal plate-shaped member, and fixes the mirror 3 to the fixed portion 9. The fixative 4 has a locking member 41 and a fixing member 42. The fixative 4 may further include a first connecting member 43 and a second connecting member 44. In the present embodiment, a case where the fixing tool 4 has a locking member 41, a fixing member 42, a first connecting member 43, and a second connecting member 44 will be described as an example.

The locking member 41, the fixing member 42, the first connecting member 43, and the second connecting member 44 do not necessarily have to be provided as separate members, but may be provided as one member. Further, in the mirror fixing structure 2 according to the present embodiment, the first connecting member 43 and the second connecting member 44 are not indispensable. According to other embodiments, the first connecting member 43 and the second connecting member 44 may be omitted. That is, one locking member 41 may be supported by one fixing member 42. According to still another embodiment, either the first connecting member 43 or the second connecting member 44 may be omitted. That is, when there is no first connecting member 43, the second connecting member 44 connects the two locking members 41 in the direction from one side surface 391 to the other side surface 392. In the absence of the second connecting member 44, each of the first connecting members 41 is independently supported by the fixing member 42.

The locking member 41 is locked in the grooves 373 and 383 of the mirror 3 without hanging on the surface 36 of the mirror 3. That is, the locking member 41 does not cover any part of the surface 36 of the mirror 3. In the fixed structure 2 of the mirror 3 according to the present embodiment, four locking members 41 are used. Specifically, the two locking members 41 locked in the grooves 373 on both sides of the side surfaces 371 and 372, and the two locking members 41 locked in the grooves 383 on both sides of the side surfaces 381 and 382. It is used. However, the number of locking members 41 installed is not limited to four.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the fixing member 42 is physically fixed to the fixed portion 9 by a fastening member 5 such as a screw to support the locking member 41. For example, the fixing member 42 is hooked on the locking member 41 between the back surface 35 of the mirror 3 and the fixed portion 9, and supports the locking member 41.

The first connecting member 43 connects the locking member 41 locked in the groove 373 of the side surfaces 371 and 372 and the locking member 41 locked in the groove 383 of the side surfaces 381 and 382. In the fixed structure 2 of the mirror 3 according to the present embodiment, two first connecting members 43 are provided. For example, one of the first connecting members 43 is engaged with a locking member 41 locked in a groove 373 on either side of the side surfaces 371 and 372 and a groove 383 on either side of the side surfaces 381 and 382. The locked locking member 41 that has been stopped is connected to the locking member 41. Further, the other first connecting member 43 engages with the locking member 41 locked to the groove 373 on either side of the side surfaces 371 and 372 and the groove 383 on either side of the side surfaces 381 and 382. The locked locking member 41 that has been stopped is connected to the locking member 41.

The second connecting member 44 connects a plurality of first connecting members 43 to each other. In the fixed structure 2 of the mirror 3 according to the present embodiment, two second connecting members 43 are provided. For example, one of the second connecting members 44 connects the two first connecting members 43 to each other on the relatively upper side. The other second connecting member 44 connects the two first connecting members 43 to each other on the relatively lower side.

Here, as the first problem, even when the fixing tool supports the end portion of the mirror without hanging on the surface of the mirror, if the amount of the fixing tool protruding outward from the outer shape of the mirror is large, the user May see the fixture when looking at the mirror from the front. Then, the mirror may not appear to float with respect to the fixed portion, and there is room for improvement in terms of improving the design of the mirror.

On the other hand, in the fixed structure 2 of the mirror 3 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the side surface 372 on the back surface 35 side when viewed from the groove 373 is the side surface 371 on the side surface 36 when viewed from the groove 373. It is provided at a position retracted toward the central portion 3C (see FIG. 3) of the mirror 3 with respect to the mirror 3. In the description of the present embodiment, the side surface 371 on the side of the front surface 36 as viewed from the groove 373 may be referred to as "first side surface 371", and the side surface 372 on the side of the back surface 35 as viewed from the groove 373 may be referred to as "second side surface 372". be. That is, a step D1 is provided between the first side surface 371 and the second side surface 372.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the side surface 382 on the back surface 35 side when viewed from the groove 383 faces the central portion 3C (see FIG. 3) of the mirror 3 with respect to the side surface 381 on the side surface 36 when viewed from the groove 383. It is installed in a retracted position. In the description of the present embodiment, the side surface 381 on the side of the front surface 36 as viewed from the groove 383 may be referred to as a "first side surface 381", and the side surface 382 on the side of the back surface 35 as viewed from the groove 383 may be referred to as a "second side surface 382". be. That is, a step D2 is provided between the first side surface 381 and the second side surface 382.

The locking member 41 is installed so as not to be seen from the front view from the side of the surface 36 of the mirror 3. As a result, the fixture 4 of the mirror 3 is difficult to see in the front view of the mirror 3. Therefore, the mirror 3 appears to be floating with respect to the fixed portion 9, and the design of the mirror 3 can be improved.

The locking member 41 is attached to the mirror 3 by an adhesive 61 formed of a material that suppresses the transmission of light, preferably an opaque material. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the locking member 41 is adhered to the second side surface 372, the chamfered portion 374, and the back surface 35 by the adhesive 61. The chamfered portion 374 is provided at a corner portion where the back surface 35 and the second side surface 372 intersect. A pooled portion of the adhesive 61 is formed in the space 375 between the chamfered portion 374 and the locking member 41. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the locking member 41 is adhered to the second side surface 382, the chamfered portion 384, and the back surface 35 by the adhesive 61. The chamfered portion 384 is provided at a corner portion where the back surface 35 and the second side surface 382 intersect. A pooled portion of the adhesive 61 is formed in the space 385 between the chamfered portion 384 and the locking member 41.

The first side surfaces 371 and 381 are provided at positions outside the mirror 3 with respect to the second side surfaces 372 and 382. Further, in the thickness direction of the mirror 3 (direction from either one of the front surface 36 and the back surface 35 toward the other of the front surface 36 and the back surface 35), the first side surfaces 371 and 381 are relatively thin. Therefore, the portions of the first side surfaces 371 and 381 are thin-walled portions protruding outward from the mirror 3.

On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, since the locking member 41 is attached to the mirror 3 by the adhesive 61, the decrease in the strength of the thin portion of the mirror 3 is compensated for, and the mirror 3 is cracked or chipped. It can be suppressed. Further, since the adhesive 61 is accumulated in the pooled portion formed in the space 375 and 385 between the chamfered portions 374 and 384 and the locking member 41, the adhesive strength between the locking member 41 and the mirror 3 is increased. It is increasing even more. As a result, it is possible to further compensate for the decrease in the strength of the thin portion of the mirror 3 and further suppress the mirror 3 from being cracked or chipped.

Further, as a second task, since the user looks at the mirror from the front when using the mirror, he / she sees the end of the mirror from an angle through the glass provided on the surface side of the mirror. In such a situation, the fixture may be seen at an angle through the glass of the mirror, even if the fixture supports the end of the mirror without hanging on the surface of the mirror. Then, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the design of the mirror.

On the other hand, in the fixed structure 2 of the mirror 3 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, the resin layer 62 formed of a material that suppresses the transmission of light, preferably an opaque material. However, the locking member 41 is provided in the portions 21, 23, and 25 of the second side surface 372 where the locking member 41 is not locked in the groove 373. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the resin layer 62 is provided in the portions 21, 23, and 25 of the first side surface 371 and the second side surface 372 where the locking member 41 is not locked in the groove 373. There is. As described above, the resin layer 62 may be provided on both the first side surface 371 and the second side surface 372.

Therefore, as shown by the arrow A11 shown in FIG. 6, the resin layer 62 is provided when the user views the portions of the first side surface 371 and the second side surface 372 of the mirror 3 from an angle through the glass 31 of the mirror 3. The difference between the portions 22 and 24 in which the locking member 41 is locked in the groove 373 and the portions 21, 23 and 25 in which the locking member 41 is not locked in the groove 373 is compared with the case where the locking member 41 is not locked. It is possible to suppress the clarification and prevent the locking member 41 from being conspicuous.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, the resin layer 62 formed of a material that suppresses the transmission of light is a portion of the second side surface 382 in which the locking member 41 is not locked in the groove 383. It is provided at 21, 23, and 25. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the resin layer 62 is provided in the portions 21, 23, and 25 of the first side surface 381 and the second side surface 382 in which the locking member 41 is not locked in the groove 383. There is. As described above, the resin layer 62 may be provided on both the first side surface 381 and the second side surface 382.

Therefore, as shown by the arrow A12 shown in FIG. 7, the resin layer 62 is provided when the user views the portions of the first side surface 381 and the second side surface 382 of the mirror 3 from an angle through the glass 31 of the mirror 3. The difference between the portions 22 and 24 in which the locking member 41 is locked in the groove 383 and the portions 21, 23 and 25 in which the locking member 41 is not locked in the groove 383 is compared with the case where the locking member 41 is not locked. It is possible to suppress the clarification and prevent the locking member 41 from being conspicuous.

As a result, the fixture 4 of the mirror 3 is difficult to see from an angle through the glass 31 of the mirror 3. Therefore, the design of the mirror 3 can be improved. When the portions of the first side surface 371 and the second side surface 372 are viewed from an angle, the portions 22, 24 in which the locking member 41 is locked and the portions 21, 23, 25 in which the locking member 41 is not locked are used. The resin layer 62 is preferably provided on the second side surface 372 and the groove 373 portion, and is not provided on the first side surface 371 portion in order to suppress the difference between You may. The resin layer 62 can prevent the locking member 41 from being disengaged when a force is applied that disengages the mirror 3. As described above, in order to assist the locking force between the locking member 41 and the mirror 3, the resin layer 62 is preferably provided on the portion of the first side surface 371 as shown in FIG. , It is more preferable that the first side surface 371 and the second side surface 372 are provided. The action and effect regarding the installation position of the resin layer 62 are the same in the portions of the first side surface 381 and the second side surface 382.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, an adhesive 61 is provided between the locking member 41 and the second side surfaces 372 and 382. The adhesive 61 provided between the locking member 41 and the second side surfaces 372 and 382 is an example of the "resin layer" of the "part between the locking member and the side surface" of the present invention. That is, the resin layer (adhesive 61 in this embodiment) formed of the material that suppresses the transmission of light is further provided in the portion between the locking member 41 and the second side surfaces 372 and 382. In the direction in which the grooves 373 and 383 extend (from either one of the side surface 391 and the side surface 392 toward the other side of the side surface 391 and the side surface 392), the resin layer 62, the locking member 41 and the second side surface 372, 382 The length of the resin layer between the resin layer (adhesive 61 in this embodiment) and the resin layer (adhesive 61 in this embodiment) is longer than the length of the locking member 41. The "length of the locking member 41" here corresponds to the length of the portions 22 and 24 in which the locking member 41 is locked in the grooves 373 and 383 among the second side surfaces 372 and 382.

According to this, the resin layer 62 and the adhesive 61 functioning as the resin layer are arranged in the portions 22 and 24 in which the locking member 41 is locked in the grooves 373 and 383, and the locking member 41 in the grooves 373 and 383. Since it is provided in both the unlocked portions 21, 23, and 25, it is possible to further suppress the conspicuousness of the locking member 41. Further, since the adhesive 61 functioning as a resin layer is provided in the portion between the locking member 41 and the second side surfaces 372 and 382, the user can pass the glass 31 of the mirror 3 through the first side surfaces 371 and 381 of the mirror 3. When the portions of the second side surfaces 372 and 382 are viewed from an angle, the locking member 41 is hidden by the adhesive 61 that functions as a resin layer and is almost invisible.

For example, the resin layer 62 is formed of an adhesive. The material of the resin layer 62 formed by the adhesive may be the same as or different from the material of the adhesive 61 to which the locking member 41 and the mirror 3 are attached. When the resin layer 62 is formed of an adhesive, the covering step of covering the first side surfaces 371 and 381 and the second side surfaces 372 and 382 of the mirror 3 with the resin layer 62, and the locking member 41 and the mirror 3 are provided. It can be performed in the same process as the bonding process for pasting. This makes it possible to improve the efficiency of work related to the fixed structure 2 of the mirror 3.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the resin layer 62 covers the outermost surface of the fixture 4. In the present embodiment, the outermost surface of the fixture 4 corresponds to the outermost surface (upper surface and lower surface) of the locking member 41. Therefore, the locking member 41 is sandwiched between the adhesive 61 provided between the locking member 41 and the second side surfaces 372 and 382 and the resin layer 62 covering the outermost surface of the locking member 41. Has been done. In this way, since the resin layer 62 covers the outermost surface of the fixture 4, the fixture 4 of the mirror 3 is difficult to see even when the user looks at the mirror 3 from an angle other than the front view. ing. For example, as shown by the arrow A11 shown in FIG. 6 and the arrow A12 shown in FIG. 7, the user looks at the first side surface 371, 381 and the second side surface 372, 382 of the mirror 3 through the glass 31 from the front surface of the mirror 3. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the locking member 41 from being seen through the glass 31 from the front of the mirror 3. Further, since the resin layer 62 covers the outermost surface of the fixture 4, the decrease in the strength of the thin-walled portion (the portion of the first side surface 371, 381) of the mirror 3 is compensated for, and the mirror is more likely to be cracked or chipped. It can be further suppressed.

Further, as a third problem, when the fixture supports the end of the mirror without hanging on the surface of the mirror, if a relatively strong force or impact is applied to the mirror or the mirror vibrates, it is excessive. Force may act from the fixture on the edge of the mirror. For example, a force that causes bending or twisting of the mirror may act from the fixture on the end of the mirror. Doing so may cause the mirror to crack or chip. There is room for improvement in this regard.

On the other hand, in the fixed structure 2 of the mirror 3 according to the present embodiment, the cushioning member 63 is provided between the grooves 373 and 383 and the fixed portion 9, and acts on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41. Relieve power. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the cushioning member 63 has a side surface on the back surface 35 side of the mirror 3, a side surface on the side surface 36 of the mirror 3, and a bottom surface in the groove 373. It is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the cushioning member 63 is provided in the groove 383 on the side surface on the back surface 35 side of the mirror 3, the side surface on the side surface 36 of the mirror 3, and the bottom surface. There is. The cushioning member 63 of the present embodiment is an adhesive that is more flexible than the adhesive 61 and has elasticity, and adheres the locking member 41 and the mirror 3.

According to this, the cushioning member 63 relaxes the force acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41. Therefore, even when a relatively strong force or impact is applied to the mirror 3 or the mirror 3 vibrates, it is possible to prevent an excessive force from acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41. .. For example, it is possible to suppress the force that causes bending or twisting on the mirror 3 from acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41. As a result, it is possible to prevent the mirror 3 from being cracked or chipped.

Further, since the cushioning member 63 is more flexible than the adhesive 61, the force acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41 can be further relaxed. As a result, it is possible to further prevent the mirror 3 from being cracked or chipped.

Further, since the cushioning member 63 is an adhesive having elasticity and adheres the locking member 41 and the mirror 3, the thin-walled portions of the mirror 3 (the portions of the first side surface 371 and 381 and the second side surface 372, It is possible to compensate for the decrease in the strength of the 382 portion) and further suppress the mirror from being cracked or chipped.

Further, according to the fixed structure 2 of the mirror 3 according to the present embodiment, the locking member 41 is locked in the grooves 373 and 383 of the mirror 3 without being hooked on the surface 36 of the mirror 3. Therefore, a neat appearance can be obtained on the surface 36 of the mirror 3, and the degree of freedom in designing the mirror 3 is increased. Therefore, the design of the mirror 3 can be improved. Further, it is possible to prevent dirt such as water stains from accumulating on the surface 36 of the mirror 3, and it becomes easier for the cleaner to wipe the surface 36 of the mirror 3. Therefore, the cleanability of the mirror 3 can be improved.

Next, the fixed structure of the mirror according to the modified example of the present embodiment will be described.
If the components of the fixed structure 2A and 2B of the mirror 3 according to the modified example are the same as the components of the fixed structure 2 of the mirror 3 according to the above-described embodiment with respect to FIGS. 1 to 7, they overlap. The explanations to be made will be omitted as appropriate, and the differences will be mainly described below.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a fixed structure of the mirror according to the first modification of the present embodiment.
FIG. 8 corresponds to a cross-sectional view of the cut surface AA shown in FIG.
In the fixing structure 2A of the mirror 3 according to this modification, the fixing member 42 is hooked on the locking member 41 via the cushioning member 63A to support the locking member 41. That is, the cushioning member 63A is provided between the grooves 373 and 383 and the fixed portion 9, and specifically, is sandwiched between the locking member 41 and the fixing member 42. The cushioning member 63A is an elastic body such as rubber or sponge, and relaxes the force acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41. Other structures are the same as the fixed structure 2 of the mirror 3 described above with respect to FIGS. 1 to 7.

According to this modification, the cushioning member 63A as an elastic body sandwiched between the locking member 41 and the fixing member 42 relaxes the force acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41. Therefore, even when a relatively strong force or impact is applied to the mirror 3 or the mirror 3 vibrates, it is possible to prevent an excessive force from acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41. .. For example, it is possible to suppress the force that causes bending or twisting on the mirror 3 from acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41. As a result, it is possible to prevent the mirror 3 from being cracked or chipped.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view showing a fixed structure of the mirror according to the second modification of the present embodiment.
FIG. 9 corresponds to an enlarged view of the region A1 shown in FIG.
In the fixed structure 2B of the mirror 3 according to this modification, the locking member 41A has a fragile portion 411 provided between the grooves 373 and 383 and the fixed portion 9. The fragile portion 411 of this modification is an example of the "buffer member" of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9, the fragile portion 411 has a bellows structure and the like, and is more vulnerable than the portion of the locking member 41A other than the fragile portion 411. That is, the fragile portion 411 is more easily deformed than the portion of the locking member 41A other than the fragile portion 411. Therefore, the fragile portion 411 relaxes the force acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41A.

According to this modification, in the fragile portion 411, a relatively strong force or impact is applied to the mirror 3 or the mirror 3 vibrates in order to alleviate the force acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41A. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent an excessive force from acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41A. For example, it is possible to suppress the force that causes bending or twisting on the mirror 3 from acting on the grooves 373 and 383 from the locking member 41A. As a result, it is possible to prevent the mirror 3 from being cracked or chipped.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of claims. The configuration of the above embodiment may be partially omitted or may be arbitrarily combined so as to be different from the above.

2, 2A, 2B ... Mirror fixing structure, 3 ... Mirror, 3C ... Central part, 4 ... Fixture, 5 ... Fastening member, 8 ... Washstand, 9 ...・ Fixed part, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 ... part, 31 ... glass, 32 ... silver layer, 33 ... copper layer, 34 ... backcoat layer, 35 ... -Back surface, 36 ... front surface, 41, 41A ... locking member, 42 ... fixing member, 43 ... first connecting member, 44 ... second connecting member, 61 ... adhesive , 62 ... Resin layer, 63, 63A ... Cushioning member, 81 ... Bowl part, 311 ... Reflective surface, 371 ... First side surface, 372 ... Second side surface, 373 ...・ Groove, 374 ・ ・ ・ Chamfered part, 375 ・ ・ ・ Space, 381 ・ ・ ・ First side surface, 382 ・ ・ ・ Second side surface, 383 ・ ・ ・ Groove, 384 ・ ・ ・ Chamfered part, 385 ・ ・ ・ Space , 391, 392 ... Side, 411 ... Vulnerable part, D1, D2 ... Step

Claims (3)

It is a fixed structure of a mirror that fixes a mirror provided on the back side with a reflective surface to the fixed part.
A mirror having a hole or groove provided on the side surface intersecting the back surface,
A fixture that fixes the mirror to the fixed portion, and is locked to the hole or the groove without being hooked on the surface formed on the opposite side of the back surface, and is adhered to the back surface with an adhesive. A fixture having a locking member, and a fixing member that is physically fixed to the fixed portion and supports the locking member.
A cushioning member provided between the hole or the groove and the fixed portion to alleviate the force acting on the hole or the groove from the locking member.
The fixed structure of the mirror is characterized by being equipped with. The mirror fixing structure according to claim 1, wherein the cushioning member is more flexible than the adhesive. The mirror fixing structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cushioning member is another adhesive different from the adhesive and having elasticity, and adheres the locking member and the mirror. ..

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