JPH0417074Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] <<Field of the Invention>> This invention relates to a mirror unit equipped with a lighting device.

《Prior art and its problems》 Normally, a rear-view mirror installed above the front window inside the vehicle is used as a mirror in the interior of a car. In order for a passenger on the passenger seat side to use the mirror to touch up makeup, etc., the angle must be adjusted, and there was a demand for an interior mirror that was easy to use in addition to a room mirror.

In view of this, in recent years, mirror-equipped sun visors have been used in some cases, with a cosmetic mirror or the like attached to the sun visor as a sunshade to increase the product value, and these sun visors tend to be used particularly in luxury car models.

FIG. 7 shows a sun visor equipped with a lighting fixture in addition to a cosmetic mirror, and the sun visor body 1 is rotatably mounted in a bracket 3 fixed to the vehicle body via a shaft 2. The shaft 2 is supported within a bearing member (not shown) installed in the sun visor body 1, and the sun visor 1 can rotate around the shaft 2, that is, can rotate between the storage position and the use position. It is composed of

A mirror 4 is attached to the front center of the sun visor body 1, and lighting fixtures 5, 5 are attached to both sides of the mirror 4, and an opening/closing lid 6 is installed to cover the mirror 4 and the lighting fixtures 5. .

However, in a sun visor with a mirror equipped with this type of lighting device, the opening/closing lid 6 needs to cover the mirror 4 and the lighting device 5, which results in a considerable increase in size and weight of the product. A mechanism for holding the lid 6 in an appropriate opening/closing position is also required, resulting in problems such as a complicated structure and increased costs.

Furthermore, since the opening/closing lid 6 is rotatable, when the mirror 4 is in use, the leading edge portion 6a of the opening/closing lid 6 protrudes into the room, which is not only unfavorable for safety but also unsightly.

Furthermore, since the sun visor body 1 is normally positioned diagonally above the occupant's head,
A mirror 4 installed in front of the sun visor body 1 is located at a position considerably higher than the passenger's eye level. Therefore, in order to obtain an appropriate image, it is necessary to rotate the sun visor 1 around the axis of the shaft 2, adjust it to an appropriate angle, and then hold the sun visor 1 in that position. The drawbacks associated with angle adjustment work were also pointed out.

《Purpose of the invention》 This invention was made to solve the problems of conventional sun visors with mirrors equipped with lighting equipment.The purpose of this invention is to make the mirror unit with lighting equipment independent from the sun visor. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mirror unit with a lighting device that achieves miniaturization and weight reduction of a sun visor, is favorable in terms of safety, and is easy to use.

<<Structure and Effects of the Invention>> In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a mirror unit with lighting that is stored between the ceiling surface and the sun visor body, and one end of which is rotatably attached to the ceiling surface. A rotating arm, a unit housing supported on the other end of the rotating arm, a cosmetic mirror fixed to one side of the unit housing, and a lighting fixture installed in the housing. It is characterized by

In other words, the present invention has a housing equipped with a mirror and lighting fixture attached to the ceiling via a rotating arm, and is configured independently of the sun visor, so unlike conventional sun visors, the mirror and lighting fixtures are attached to the ceiling. Compared to a structure with a fitting unit attached, the sun visor can be made smaller and lighter, and the opening/closing lid can be eliminated, resulting in a significant cost reduction, and the tip of the lid can be the cause of the problem. This has the advantage of being able to effectively solve problems in terms of safety and appearance.

<Description of Embodiments> Hereinafter, embodiments of the mirror unit with illumination device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figures 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the mirror unit with illumination device according to the present invention, with Figure 1 being a side sectional view of the unit, and Figures 2 and 3 showing how the unit is used. 4 is a front view showing the usage state of the unit which is the second embodiment of the present application, and FIGS. 5 and 6 are front views showing the third embodiment of the unit of the present application. The figure is a side view showing the unit in its stored state, and FIG. 6 is a front view illustrating the unit in use.

First, the mirror unit of the first embodiment of the present application will be explained based on FIGS. 1 to 3. When the mirror unit 10 with a lighting device of this example is stored, it is accommodated in a recess 12 formed in the ceiling 11, and
The sun visor body 13 is stored between the ceiling 11 and the sun visor body 13, as shown by the solid line in the diagram, and the sun visor body 13 is rotated downward as shown by the two-dot chain line in Figure 1 when in use. Thereafter, the mirror unit 10 with illumination device is also rotated downward and positioned at an appropriate use position.

The structure of the mirror unit 10 with a lighting fixture will be explained based on FIGS. 2 and 3 showing the usage state of the unit. 14, and one side of this unit housing 14, that is, facing the ceiling 11 side when stored,
In addition, when in use, a cosmetic mirror 15 is fitted and fixed approximately in the center of the surface facing the passenger, and a mirror 1 is provided.
5, and a rotating arm 18 whose one end 18a is rotatably attached to a bracket 17 fixed to the ceiling 11, and whose other end 18b supports the unit housing 14.
and a pull-out bar 19 that is inserted into the rotating arm 18 and extends from the rotating arm 18 by pulling the unit housing 14 downward.

The lighting fixture 16 includes an illumination lamp 20 housed in the left and right sides of the housing 14, an illumination lens 21 such as a Fresnel lens disposed on the front side of the illumination lamp 20, and an energization switch 22.
As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 3, this switch 22 has a harness 23 connected to an on-vehicle battery introduced into the rotating arm 18, and this harness 23 rotates along the axial direction. It is connected to a fixed side contact 24 formed within the moving arm 18.

On the other hand, the movable contact 25 formed at the tip of the drawer bar 19 and the lighting fixture 20 are connected to the harness 2.
6, and when the drawer bar 19 is stored in the rotating arm 18, both contacts 24 and 25 are not in contact, so the lighting fixture 20 is not energized, and the drawer bar 19 is connected to the rotating arm 18. If the bar 19 is pulled out even a little, both contacts 24 and 25 will come into contact.
The lighting fixture 20 is configured to light up.

Incidentally, if a joint is provided in the connecting portion 27 so that the unit housing 14 can be rotated with respect to the pull-out bar 19, the angle of the housing 14 can be adjusted more easily.

In this example, the sun visor body 12 and the mirror unit 10 with a lighting fixture are configured independently in this way, and the mirror unit 10 with a lighting fixture is stored in the recess 12 of the ceiling 11 when not in use. It is safe from sun visor body 1.
2 can be made smaller and lighter, and the operability of the sun visor is improved. In addition, this mirror unit 10 with illumination only when in use.
Since it is only necessary to move the lid, there is no need for a conventional opening/closing lid, the tip of the opening/closing lid will not injure the passenger, and it is also preferable in terms of appearance.

Furthermore, when using this mirror unit 10 with a lighting device, the sun visor body 1 as shown in FIG.
After rotating the mirror 15 of this unit 10 downward, the rotating arm 18 is similarly rotated to rotate the mirror 15 of this unit 10.
After the housing 14 is installed so as to face the passenger, the housing 14 is moved so as to extend the drawer bar 19 inserted into the rotation arm 18, as shown in FIG.
By pulling down the housing 14, the housing 14 can be set at a position below the lower edge 13a of the sun visor body 13, and the mirror 15 can be easily positioned at the passenger's eye level, making it extremely easy to use. Depending on the angle of the light beam, this unit 1
If 0 is used for light shielding purposes, the light shielding area can be greatly expanded.

Next, what is shown in FIG. 4 is a second embodiment of a mirror unit with a lighting device according to the present invention, and this mirror unit 30 with a lighting device is a unit made of a resin molded body shaped like a case. housing 3
A makeup mirror 32 is installed on one side of the unit housing 31, and a lighting fixture 33 is installed inside both sides of the unit housing 31, which is the same as in the first embodiment. A switch 36 is installed above the mirror 32, which is connected to the upper end approximately at the center by a flexible arm 35, and which energizes the lighting device 33.

In this second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, safety and aesthetics can be improved by making the sun visor body 13 smaller and lighter and eliminating the opening/closing lid, and moreover, the flexible arm 35 can be freely moved. The housing 31 can be easily positioned by expanding and contracting, and is highly user-friendly.Compared to the first embodiment, the flexible arm 35 supports the housing 31 by itself. The structure is simpler than that of the first embodiment.

Next, FIGS. 5 and 6 show a unit 40 according to a third embodiment of the present application, which is also the same as the first embodiment, with one side of a unit housing 41 molded into a case shape. A makeup mirror 42 is fixed to the housing 41, and lighting devices 43 are arranged on both sides of the housing 41.

In this example, the other end 45b of a rotating arm 45 whose one end 45a is rotatably attached to a bracket 44 fixed to the ceiling 11 surface is pivotally attached within the side surface of the housing 41. After rotating the rotating arm 45 downward to the position shown by the dashed line in FIG. 6, the unit housing 41 is rotated around the lower end 45b of the rotating arm 45.
The housing 41 is rotated 180 degrees and positioned at the appropriate position shown by the solid line in FIG. Note that during this positioning, although not shown,
The configuration is such that when the switch is turned on, the lighting fixture 43 lights up.

In this embodiment as well, as in the first and second embodiments described above, the sun visor body 13 can be made smaller and lighter, and the problems caused by the abolition of the opening/closing lid can be solved. Lower housing 4
1 can be installed, and the mirror 42 can be brought closer to the passenger's eye level, so there is a similar effect of improving usability.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the mirror unit with illumination device according to the present invention, with Figure 1 being a side sectional view of the unit, and Figures 2 and 3 showing how the unit is used. 4 is a front view showing the second embodiment of the mirror unit with illumination device according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a front view showing the unit in use.
Fig. 6 shows a third embodiment of the mirror unit with illumination device according to the present invention, Fig. 5 is a side view showing the storage state of the unit, and Fig. 6 shows the usage state of the unit. FIG. 7 is a front view and a perspective view showing a sun visor with a mirror equipped with a conventional lighting device. 10, 30, 40...Mirror unit with lighting, 11...Ceiling, 13...Sun visor body, 1
4, 31, 41...Unit housing, 1
5, 32, 42... Cosmetic mirror, 16, 33,
43...Lighting device, 18,45...Rotating arm,
19...Drawer bar, 35...Flexible arm.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) A mirror unit with a lighting device that is stored between the ceiling surface and the sun visor body, which includes a rotating arm that is rotatably attached at one end to the ceiling surface;
A lighting device comprising a unit housing supported on the other end of the rotating arm, a cosmetic mirror fixed to one side of the unit housing, and a lighting fixture installed in the housing. Mirror unit with fittings. (2) The rotating arm is elastic, or the housing is fixed to the other end of the rotating arm via a telescopic member, and the rotating arm or the telescopic member is extended so that it can be moved under the sun visor body. A mirror unit with a lighting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is set to be positionable below the edge. (3) The lighting fixture according to claim 2 of the utility model registration claim, characterized in that a switch is provided that lights up the lighting fixture of the unit in conjunction with the extension operation of the telescoping member installed on the rotating arm. mirror unit.