JPH0134594Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a door mirror for an automobile, and more particularly to a door mirror for an automobile that can introduce running wind into the interior of the automobile.

(Prior Art) In a car having a so-called triangular window in the front door, wind can be introduced into the vehicle interior by opening the triangular window. However, in a car that does not have a triangular window, even if the front door window is fully opened, the wind from the vehicle is not introduced into the vicinity of the front seat, and the occupants of the front seat cannot feel refreshed. So, for example, Utsukai Showa 54-53253
As shown in the above publication, an automobile door mirror has been proposed which guides outside air into the vehicle interior while the vehicle is running. This door mirror has a mirror main body that is deep and has a smooth side surface facing the vehicle interior so that a portion of the airflow that hits this side surface is introduced into the vehicle interior.

However, with the above-mentioned door mirrors, the angle of the mirror changes accordingly when adjusting the direction in which the wind is introduced, so there is a problem in that the passenger cannot set the direction in which the wind is introduced as desired. Ta.

(Purpose of the invention) The present invention aims to eliminate the above-mentioned inconveniences and to provide a door mirror for an automobile that can freely adjust the direction in which the wind is introduced while maintaining the optimal mirror mounting angle. This is the purpose.

(Structure of the invention) The automotive door mirror of the invention is an automotive door mirror in which a mirror is adjustable within a mirror case that is fixed to a door with an openable/closable door glass. The above-mentioned mirror case is placed at a position near the vehicle interior, and one end is opened at the front of the case and the other end is opened so as to face the door glass so that the running air can flow through the mirror case. A wind introduction passage is provided, and a traveling wind adjusting plate is pivotally supported on the side wall of the traveling wind introducing passage on the outside of the vehicle body so as to be able to control the introduction direction of the traveling wind, and this traveling wind adjusting plate is attached to the mirror case. It is characterized by its size so that it does not protrude from the outside surface.

(Example) Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on an example shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a door mirror for an automobile according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a plan sectional view of the door mirror. A mirror case 1 fixed to a car door has a mounting part 2 fixed directly to the door.
and a case body 3, and a traveling wind introduction passage 4 is formed between the mounting portion 2 and the case body 3 to communicate the inside and outside of the mirror case. As shown in FIG. 2, this mirror case 1 is fixed to a corner bracket 7 fixed to a door sash 6 of a front door 5 using mounting screws 8.
Note that this mirror case 1 is arranged at a position facing a door glass 20 that can be opened and closed with a distance therebetween.
The traveling wind introduction passage 4 is formed such that one end thereof opens to the front surface of the mirror case 1 and the other end thereof faces the door glass 20.

A mirror support member 10 is fixed within the mirror case body 3, and a mirror support member 10 is supported by a ball body 9 that projects toward the rear of the vehicle (downward in FIG. 2).
Further, a mirror 11 is disposed within the opening of the mirror case body 3. The mounting angle of the mirror 11 can be adjusted in the vertical and horizontal directions by a ball receiving portion 13 formed on the back surface of the mirror receiving plate 12 receiving the ball body 9 and engaging it in a pivoting manner. ing.

The side wall of the mirror case body 3 on the vehicle interior side, that is, the side wall 3 of the traveling wind introduction passage 4 on the outside of the vehicle body.
As shown in the figure, most of the area a has a shape that gradually approaches the passenger compartment as it goes toward the rear of the vehicle body. A ball receiving portion 14 is formed on this side wall 3a,
A ball body 16 formed at one end of an adjusting plate support arm 15 is received in the ball receiving portion 14 . This ball body 16 is held down by a ball holder 17 having a spherical recess, and is pivotally engaged with the ball holder 17 and the ball receiving part 14, so that the arm 15 can be freely angled vertically and horizontally. It has become something that can be changed. A traveling wind adjusting plate 18 having a vertical width close to the vertical width of the traveling wind introducing passage 4 is fixed to the other end of the arm 15. As shown in the figure, the traveling wind adjusting plate 18 is sized so as not to protrude from the outer surface of the mirror case 1. One end of the portion from the joint between the arm 15 and the traveling wind adjusting plate 18 to the ball receiving part 14 is connected to the side wall 3a, and the other end is connected to the traveling wind adjusting plate 18.
It is covered with a rubber sheet 19 bonded to.

The functions and effects of the door mirror configured as described above will be explained below. Since the tip of the adjusting plate support arm 15 is pivotably supported, the mounting angle of the traveling wind adjusting plate 18 can be freely adjusted in the vertical and horizontal directions. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, if the traveling air adjustment plate 18 is tilted so that it gradually approaches the passenger compartment as it goes toward the rear of the vehicle, the air will not be taken in from the introduction passage 4 when the vehicle is running. The direction of the traveling wind is adjusted by the adjusting plate 18, and flows toward the passenger compartment side as shown by arrow A in FIG. Therefore, if the window of the front door 5 is open at this time, the wind from the vehicle is efficiently introduced into the vehicle interior.

The direction in which the traveling wind is introduced can be controlled by changing the mounting angle of the traveling wind adjusting plate 18. In other words, as the traveling wind adjustment plate 18 is rotated clockwise around the ball body 16 in FIG. 2, the traveling wind is directed more toward the front of the vehicle (upper side in FIG. 2)
It was introduced into vehicle interiors. Furthermore, by changing the vertical angle of the traveling wind adjustment plate 18, it is also possible to adjust the height (vertical angle) of the traveling wind introduced, for example, to direct it toward the chest or face of the passenger. It is.

Furthermore, it is also possible to set the traveling wind adjusting plate 18 so that its inner end faces forward so as to be close to the mirror case mounting portion 2, so that the traveling wind introducing passage 4 is substantially closed. By doing so, the strong wind generated by the adjustment plate 18 is not allowed to enter the vehicle interior, and by keeping the window open, a gentle and refreshing feeling can be obtained only by the wind that naturally enters the vehicle interior.

Of course, if the door glass 20 is closed,
It is possible to completely prevent the wind from entering the vehicle interior, and it is also possible to prevent rain, dust, etc. from entering the vehicle. When it rains, snows, etc., if the traveling wind adjusting plate 18 is set in the same state as when the traveling wind is introduced and the door glass 20 is closed, the traveling wind will flow through the door glass 20 at the portion facing the traveling wind introduction passage 4. , and flows from that part along the door glass 20 toward the rear of the vehicle body. If this happens, rainwater or the like adhering to the door glass 20 on the inner side of the mirror 11 will be washed away backwards, and the rearward visibility of the mirror 11 will be improved. Even in this case, since the direction of the traveling wind adjusting plate 18 can be freely changed in the vertical and horizontal directions, rain, etc. can flow smoothly in the door glass area between the driver's eyes and the mirror 11. In addition, the direction of the traveling wind can be freely set.

Since the traveling wind adjusting plate 18 is sized so as not to protrude from the outer surface of the mirror case 1, the traveling wind adjusting plate 18 does not significantly increase running resistance or generate large wind noise. . Furthermore, as described above, since the direction of the traveling wind adjusting plate 18 can be freely changed in the vertical and horizontal directions, the adjusting plate 18
It is also possible to set the orientation of

In addition, in the door mirror of this embodiment, as described above, the uneven portion from the joint between the arm 15 and the traveling wind adjusting plate 18 to the ball receiving portion 14 is covered with the rubber sheet 19.
Unpleasant wind noise is prevented from being generated by the running wind flowing through the introduction passage 4.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained in detail above, the automobile door mirror of the present invention can freely change the direction of wind introduction without considering the mirror angle, so it is extremely effective in enhancing the sense of refreshment for occupants inside the vehicle.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention;
The figure is a plan sectional view of the above embodiment. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...Mirror case, 3a...Mirror case side wall, 4...Travel wind introduction passage, 5...Front door, 11...Mirror, 14...Ball receiving part, 1
5...Adjustment plate support arm, 16...Ball body, 1
7...Ball holder, 18...Travel wind adjustment plate, 20
...Door glass.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] A door mirror for an automobile in which a mirror is arranged in an adjustable manner within a mirror case fixed to a door with an openable/closable door glass, wherein the mirror case is spaced apart from the door glass. The mirror case is located at a position near the vehicle interior, and has one end opening at the front of the case and the other end opening facing the door glass to circulate the running wind. An introduction passage is provided, and a traveling wind adjusting plate is pivotally supported on the side wall of the traveling wind introducing passage on the outer side of the vehicle body so as to be able to control the introduction direction of the traveling wind, and this traveling wind adjusting plate is connected to the mirror case. An automobile door mirror characterized by being sized so that it does not protrude from the outside surface.