JPH04119736U - vehicle side mirror device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To store a side mirror device 10 of a vehicle, such as a so-called Western mirror device, by operating from the driver's seat. [Configuration] Arm 16 extending from front pillar 2
The stay 17 is rotatably supported by the arm 16 and the cover 12, the mirror body 18 is attached to the stay 17, and the stay 17 is rotatably supported by the stay 17, which is placed inside the front pillar 2 and covered by the cover 12. This is a side mirror device 10 including an electric motor (not shown) for moving the side mirror.
The stay 17 rotates about an axis connecting the rotation means 21 and the rotation shaft 17b. An operation switch located on the driver's seat rotates the electric motor forward or reverse, and the mirror body 18 is rotated to the use position (double-dashed line position) or storage position (solid line position).

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention is a so-called Western mirror device that can be stored by remote control. The present invention relates to a side mirror device for a vehicle.

0002

[Conventional technology]

One-box vehicles such as wagons are equipped with so-called Western mirrors as a side mirror device. error device is installed. Conventionally, this type of side mirror device is shown in Fig. 5. The stay 6 attached to the left front pillar 2 and the stay 6 It is composed of a mirror body 7 etc. which are rotatably attached. Stay 6 is The main body 7 of the vehicle is made to protrude greatly to the front and sides of the vehicle body, and is This allows you to check behind you.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, in the conventional side mirror device described above, the mirror body 7 is attached to the vehicle body. Because it protrudes more widely, it can easily run into obstacles such as utility poles when driving on narrow roads. In addition, when parking, you may have to take up a large parking space. There was a problem.

0004 In addition, an electric motor is installed inside the mirror body 7, and the electric motor is moved far from the driver's seat. It is also possible to rotate the mirror body 7 around the stay 6 and store it. However, in this case, the weight of the mirror body 7 increases and the mirror body 7 shakes when driving. In addition to making it easier to move, it is also necessary to pass the harnesses extending to the electric motor through the stay 6. However, there were also problems such as poor productivity.

[0005] This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems. The main body of the mirror can be stored, and it also reduces the weight of the mirror main body and improves productivity. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a side mirror device for a vehicle that can be used in a vehicle.

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

According to the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, the front pillar of the vehicle is provided with the frame. A stay that is rotatably supported around the front pillar, and a stay that is attached to this stay. The mirror body is attached to the front pillar, and the stay is rotated within a specified range. and an actuator for moving the device.

[0007]

[Effect]

When the actuator rotates the stay, the mirror body moves around the front pillar. Rotate to. This actuator can be controlled, for example, by a control switch located in the driver's seat. The mirror body can be rotated between a use position and a storage position by remote control.

[0008]

【Example】

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail based on the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 shows a so-called one-box vehicle to which the vehicle side mirror device according to the present invention is applied. A side mirror device 1 is installed on the left front pillar 2 of this one-box vehicle 1. 0 is attached.

[0009] The front pillar 2 includes an inner plate (not shown) and an outer plate 2a. It is a cylindrical support with a structure that is tilted at a predetermined angle. This front pillar 2 The connecting member 11, an electric motor 19 and a gear box 28, which will be described later, are housed in the housing. A hole 2b is provided for this purpose. As shown in FIG. 2, the connecting member 11 is composed of a plate portion 11a and a cylindrical portion 11b. These are integrally molded. The plate portion 11a is the upper end of the outer plate 2a. It is screwed and fixed in a nearby position. The cylindrical portion 11b extends horizontally toward the front of the vehicle. are doing.

0010 The hole 2b is provided near the lower end of the outer plate 2a. this hole 2b is covered with a cover 12, as shown in FIG. The cover 12 is the top plate 1 2a and a peripheral plate 12b, which are integrally molded. cover 12 A small diameter hole 12c is bored in the top plate 12a. Also, the back of this top plate 12a A bearing 14 surrounding the small diameter hole 12c is attached to the surface. Surrounding plate of cover 12 12b is fixed to the outer plate 2a.

[0011] The side mirror device 10 includes an arm 16, a stay 17, a mirror body 18, and an electric It is composed of a motor 19 and the like. Arm 16 is a rod-shaped member. The base end 16a of this arm 16 is a connecting member It is fitted into the cylindrical portion 11b of No. 11 so as not to fall off. Therefore, this arm 16 , extending horizontally toward the front of the vehicle. The tip 16b of the arm 16 is It is located near the top of the bar 12.

0012 The stay 17 extends in one horizontal direction from one end 17a, and then extends downward. It is bent to form a vertical part, then bent and extended in the other horizontal direction, and then It is bent toward the direction to form a rotation shaft 17b. One end 17a of the stay 17 is , is connected to the tip 16b of the arm 16 via the rotation means 21. This rotating hand The step 21 is attached to the tip 16b of the arm 16 and one end 17a of the stay 17, respectively. Each attached ring-shaped member 22 is on the same straight line as the rotation axis 17b of the stay 17. Each ring-shaped member 22 is composed of shafts 23 and the like arranged on the shaft 23. are rotatably connected. Therefore, one end 17a of the stay 17 It is rotatable with respect to the tip 16b of 16.

[0013] Further, the rotation shaft 17b of this stay 17 is inserted into the small diameter hole 12c of the cover 12. It is supported by a bearing 14. Therefore, the rotation shaft 17b is It is rotatably attached. A pinion is provided at the lower end of the rotating shaft 17b. 25 is attached so as to be relatively unrotatable. The mirror body 18 is attached so as to wrap around the vertical portion of the stay 17. Mi A mirror is attached to the rear surface of the mirror body 18, and the usage position of the mirror body 18 is position (double-dashed line in Figures 2 and 4), the driver's visibility to the left and rear of the vehicle is is ensured. Moreover, the mirror body 18 is in the retracted position (solid line position in the figure). The area in front of the windshield glass 4 and the front bumper of the one-box vehicle 1 It is located above 5.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 3, the electric motor 19 It is housed in the pillar 2, and is attached to the inner surface of the front pillar 2 via a bracket 27. Fixed. The output shaft 19a of the electric motor 19 is connected to the It is connected to a pinion 25. The gear box 28 has a worm and a worm wheel. (both not shown), the rotation of the electric motor 19 is decelerated and the rotation of the electric motor 19 is reduced. The signal is transmitted to the nion 25. On the other hand, the rotation of the pinion 25 is transmitted to the electric motor 19. It will not be done.

[0015] The electric motor 19 is remotely operated by an operation switch (not shown) located on the driver's seat. Be manipulated. When the button on the operation switch is pressed, the electric motor 19 is activated at the specified time. When the button is returned to the neutral position, the electric motor 19 rotates forward to the specified position. Only time is reversed. This electric motor 19 rotates forward or reverse only within a predetermined period of time. Then, the pinion 25 is rotated by a predetermined angle in the forward direction or in the reverse direction.

[0016] The action will be explained below. When the mirror body 18 is in the use position, the driver presses the operation switch button. When the pinion is pushed in, the electric motor 19 rotates forward for a predetermined period of time and the pinion 25 Rotate in the positive direction by a predetermined angle. Therefore, the stem supporting the mirror body 18 -17 is a shaft connecting the shaft 23 of the rotating means 21 and the rotating shaft 17b of the stay 17. The mirror body 18 is rotated in the direction of arrow C in FIG. be done.

[0017] In addition, when the mirror body 18 is in the retracted position, the driver can switch the operation switch. When operated, the electric motor 19 reverses and the pinion 25 is moved in the opposite direction by a predetermined angle. Rotate it. Therefore, the stay 17 is an axis connecting the shaft 23 and the rotating shaft 17b. The mirror body 18 is rotated to the use position by rotating in the direction of arrow CC in FIG. move.

[0018] In addition, in this embodiment, one end 17a of the stay 17 is The stay 17 is attached to the front pillar 2 via the arm 16, and the stay 17 is attached to the shaft 2. 3 and the rotation axis 17b, but the structure is not limited to this. For example, one end of the stay can be attached to the front pillar via a rotating means. , rotate the stay around an axis connecting the rotation axis of the stay and this rotation means. In this case, the arm extending from the front pillar may be omitted. can be done.

[0019]

[Effect of the idea]

As explained above, according to the present invention, the side mirror device of a vehicle can be With this configuration, the side mirror device can be retracted remotely, and the Since the actuator is installed on the front pillar side, the weight of the mirror body can be reduced. It has excellent effects such as being able to improve productivity.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a one-box vehicle to which a vehicle side mirror device according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the side mirror device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the front pillar in FIG. 1 at a position near the lower end.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the side mirror device of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a conventional side mirror device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 One box car 2 Front pillar 10 Side mirror device 16 Arm 17 Stay 18 Mirror body 19 Electric motor 28 Gear box

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A stay rotatably supported by a front pillar of a vehicle, a mirror body attached to the stay, and a mirror body attached to the front pillar, the stay being rotated within a predetermined range. A side mirror device for a vehicle, comprising an actuator for rotating the vehicle.