JPH0123869Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a side mirror device used in a large vehicle.

In cargo trucks, dump trucks, and other large vehicles, even if various side mirrors are used, a blind spot tends to form near the bottom of the side of the vehicle on the passenger side, and it is difficult to focus on the side mirror on the passenger side, which is located almost directly to the side. During this period, drivers tend to turn their heads to the left, which causes them to neglect looking ahead, leading to accidents.

This idea solves the above-mentioned conventional drawbacks.
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a side mirror device that can reflect the vicinity of the side of the vehicle body on the passenger seat side in front of the driver.

An embodiment of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In the figure, 1 is a side mirror device, 2 is an elongated box that forms the base thereof, and is fixed to the body 4 of an automobile 3 by a mounting arm 5. The box body 2 is attached to the upper outer side of the front window 6 so that its longitudinal direction is substantially horizontal and substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body 4 (the direction of travel of the automobile). One end portion 2a of the box body 2 protrudes laterally from the vehicle body side 7 on the passenger seat side, and the other end portion 2b extends to a position in front of the driver's seat 8. Side wall 9 of one end 2a of box 2
is provided with a downward opening 10 that opens downward, and the side wall 9 of the other end 2b of the box body 2 is provided with a downward opening 10 that opens toward the driver's seat 8. A lateral opening 11 is provided which opens toward the facial position of the patient. Inside the downward opening 10, a side mirror 12 made of a convex mirror is tilted and fixed to the box 2 so as to reflect incident light from below in the longitudinal direction of the box 2. In addition, inside the horizontal opening 11,
A front reflecting mirror 13 made of a plane mirror is installed at an angle so as to reflect the incident light from the side mirror 12 toward the driver's seat 8, more specifically, toward the driver's face position on the driver's seat 8.

According to the side mirror device 1, the side surface 7 of the vehicle body on the passenger seat side and the ground 14 below it reflected in the side mirror 12 are arranged so that the direction of travel of the vehicle body (indicated by the arrow) is approximately horizontal, as shown in FIG. It is reflected on the front reflecting mirror 13. Therefore, the driver can easily see the situation near the side surface 7 of the vehicle body by simply turning his/her line of sight slightly diagonally forward while keeping his/her face facing forward. Therefore, the safety of the vicinity of the side surface 7 of the vehicle body can be easily checked during all types of driving, such as when stopping, starting, moving forward, and reversing. In addition, since the box body 2 is sealed except for the downward opening 10 and the horizontal opening 11, no extra light enters. Although it is dark, only the image 15 appears bright and clear, making it easy to see.

This invention is not limited to the above embodiment; for example, if a concave mirror is used as the front reflection mirror 13, the image 15 of the side view mirror can be enlarged, making it easier to see. The portion may be configured to protrude to the side of the vehicle body on the passenger seat side. Furthermore, depending on the curvature and mounting angle of the side view mirror 12, it is also possible to view even the rear of the vehicle body.

As explained above, according to this invention, the side view mirror and front reflection mirror attached to the box body can clearly show the side of the vehicle on the passenger side in front of the driver's seat, making safety confirmation easy. If you can do this, it will greatly contribute to preventing traffic accidents.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of this invention; Fig. 1 is a side view of the main parts of a car equipped with the side mirror device of this invention; Fig. 2 is a view taken along arrow A-A in Fig. 1;
The figure is a partially cutaway perspective view of the side mirror device, and FIG. 4 is an explanatory image diagram of the front reflecting mirror in use. 1...Side mirror device, 2...Box, 2a...
...One end, 2b...Other end, 9...Side wall, 10...
...downward opening, 11...lateral opening, 12...side mirror, 13...front reflection mirror.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A long and narrow box body that is attached to the body of an automobile and has one end protruding to the side of the vehicle body on the passenger seat side and the other end reaching in front of the driver's seat, and a hole is drilled in the side wall of the other end of the box body to reach the driver's seat. a horizontal opening that opens toward the box; a downward opening that opens downward and is bored in the side wall of the one end of the box; A side mirror device for a large automobile, comprising a side mirror that reflects the light in the longitudinal direction of the body, and a front reflective mirror that is installed in the lateral opening and reflects incident light from the side mirror toward the driver's seat.