JPH0518365U - Convex mirror - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To make a convex mirror compact and lightweight so that it can be easily attached anywhere without being conspicuous. The present invention is characterized in that at least a part of a convex mirror is cut to form a flat attachment surface at the cut portion.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a convex mirror, and more particularly to a compact, lightweight and highly versatile convex mirror that has a flat mounting surface partially formed and can be easily mounted anywhere without being conspicuous.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Conventional convex mirrors are installed for the purpose of crime prevention, for example, at intersections with no traffic lights and poor visibility, grocery stores, bookstores, etc.However, since the convex mirror has a perfect circular shape, it can be used on walls and ceilings. It requires a special fixture for mounting, it is heavy, has a narrow range of use, and when it is used indoors as well as outdoors, it requires a lot of space for mounting and it is extremely difficult to install. However, there was a drawback that it made the customer's impression worse at the shops and spoiled the aesthetics as a result.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The present invention has been made in order to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art, and the purpose thereof is to cut at least a part of a convex mirror to form a flat mounting surface at the cut position. The objective is to make the convex mirror compact and lightweight, and to provide a convex mirror that can be easily attached anywhere without being conspicuous.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In short, the present invention is characterized in that at least a part of the mirror is cut and a flat mounting surface is formed at the cut portion.

[0005]

【Example】

 The present invention will be described below based on the embodiments shown in the drawings. A convex mirror 1 according to the present invention comprises, for example, a mirror 3 and a main body 4 in FIG. 1, and the mirror 3 is a known mirror having a glass surface with a chrome finish and is attached to the main body 4 with an adhesive. . The mirror 3 may be made of polished stainless steel or a metal surface having chrome plating or the like.

The main body 4 serves as a support for the mirror 3, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 13, flat mounting surfaces 4 a and 4 b are formed, and the adhesive body as shown in FIG. When using the tape 2 for attachment, or using the known Velcro tapes 5 and 7 as shown in FIG. 8, or when using the fixture 6 and screws 8 and 9 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 11, the main body 4 is solid.

When the mounting surface 4b of the main body 4 is used by punching a nail hole 4c as shown in FIG. 15, the main body 4 is hollow as shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 7, the case where the convex mirror 1 is attached to the door mirror 10 of an automobile using the adhesive tape 2 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 1, the adhesive tape 2 is attached to the mounting surface 4 a of the main body 4. Then, the release paper 2a is peeled off as shown in FIG. 4, and finally, the adhesive 2b is attached to the lower surface of the frame 10a of the door mirror 10 as shown in FIG.

Next, referring to FIG. 8, the case where the convex mirror 1 is attached to the door mirror 10 of an automobile by using the known magic tapes 5 and 7 will be described. In this case, the magic tape 7 is attached to the frame 10a of the door mirror 10, The convex mirror 1 having the magic tape 5 shown in FIG. 5 attached to the mounting surface 4a of the main body 4 is attached to this and used.

In addition, the above-mentioned two embodiments are particularly low-speed automobiles, for example, special automobiles for construction (wheel backhoes, shovel loaders), special automobiles for agriculture (tractors, cultivators), forklifts, special automobiles for premises. It is suitable for golf carts, amusement cars for playgrounds (go-carts), and the like.

Next, referring to FIGS. 9 to 11, an explanation will be given of an embodiment suitable for a general automobile running at a high speed. This is a lower surface of a frame 10 a of a door mirror 10 using a fixing tool 6 with two screws 9. Then, the convex mirror 1 is fixed to the fixture 6 by using two screws 8, and if the screws 8 and 9 are pre-coated with a screw lock, the convex mirror 1 can be further securely attached.

Next, a description will be given of an embodiment in which the convex mirror 1 is used at a corner of a store or the like in a store. A nail hole 4c formed by punching the convex mirror 1 on the mounting surface 4b of the main body 4 is driven halfway into the wall 13. It is attached by hooking on the nail 11.

In this case, the convex mirror 1 is formed with three mounting surfaces 4a and 4b (one mounting surface 4a and two mounting surface 4b) for convenience of mounting in the corner of the room. One nail hole 4c is formed at a position on or near a vertical line passing through the center of gravity of the convex mirror 1.

The present invention is configured as described above, and its operation will be described below. As shown in FIGS. 7, 8 and 9, when the convex mirror 1 is attached to the door mirror 10 of a low-speed automobile, the field of view of the convex mirror is so wide that it is necessary to cover the blind spot generated in the standard equipped door mirror 10. It is possible to improve safety. Also, in the case of low-speed automobiles, since the air resistance during traveling is small, it does not fall off easily even with this mounting method, and it can be used for a considerably long period of time.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 10 and 11, the convex mirror 1 according to the present invention is firmly attached to the door mirror 10 of the automobile by the screws 6 and 9 using the fixture 6, so that the automobile is running. Even if there is a large amount of vibration or air resistance on it, it will not fall off, and it is very convenient to use the convex mirror 1 when looking at the gutters or curbs at the end of the road. It is possible to greatly improve the safety in such cases.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, even when it is attached to a corner of a sales floor of a store or the like, it can be attached inconspicuously by matching the shapes of the attachment surfaces 4a and 4b with the shape of the room. There is little danger of making the impression worse, and since it can be installed anywhere in the store from the side of the store, it is very useful for preventing shoplifting.

[0017]

[Effect of the device]

 Since the present invention cuts at least a part of the convex mirror and forms a flat mounting surface at the cut portion as described above, the convex mirror can be made compact and lightweight, and it can be easily made anywhere without being conspicuous. There is an effect that it can provide a convex mirror that can be attached to.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a convex mirror in which an adhesive tape is attached to one of two mounting surfaces formed.

FIG. 2 is a front view of what is shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of what is shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the one shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a convex mirror using a magic tape for attachment.

6 is a vertical cross-sectional view of what is shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a convex mirror attached to a door mirror using an adhesive tape.

FIG. 8 is a front view of a convex mirror attached to a door mirror using a magic tape.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the convex mirror mounted on the door mirror by being screwed through a fixture.

10 is a rear view of what is shown in FIG. 9. FIG.

11 is a vertical cross-sectional view of what is shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a front perspective view of a convex mirror having three mounting surfaces and a hollow interior.

FIG. 13 is a rear perspective view of what is shown in FIG.

14 is a vertical cross-sectional view of what is shown in FIG.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a convex mirror attached to a corner of a room using a nail hole.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a convex mirror showing a state in which a nail is attached to a corner of a room.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Convex mirror 3 Mirror 4a Planar mounting surface 4b Planar mounting surface

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A convex mirror, wherein at least a part of the mirror is cut to form a flat mounting surface at the cut portion.