JPH0644637U - Car turn indicators - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] The present invention relates to a turn signal indicator for an automobile. [Structure] The invention is one in which a direction indicator of an automobile is attached to an outside mirror, which is a position that can be easily seen from the driver's seat of the other party, and can notify the other vehicle of the direction at a high position. Therefore, even if they approach each other at the intersection, the destinations can be confirmed, and a stuck or contact accident can be prevented.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a turn signal indicator for an automobile.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a direction indicator of an automobile is disposed on the front side beside the headlight or under the headlight, and on the rear side in a combination lamp. When a driver driving such a car approaches an intersection of a sloping road or a bumpy road without a traffic light, the drivers slowly enter each other into the intersection, and both drivers look at the direction indicator of the oncoming vehicle and see Driving while checking whether the car is going straight or in which direction.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, when the oncoming vehicles approach each other by driving slowly in the above-mentioned intersection, both drivers have the direction indicator of the other vehicle installed at a lower position from the driver's seat. The indicator cannot be seen well. As a result, they may get stuck in each other, or sometimes mistaken for a right turn and a left turn, resulting in a collision accident.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the direction indicator of the automobile is attached to the outside mirror of the automobile, which is a position that can be easily seen from the driver's seat of the other party.

[0005]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a front view of an automobile 1, in which an outside mirror 2 is attached to the side of the driver's seat of the automobile 1. A direction indicator 3 is embedded in the back surface (the surface opposite to the reflecting mirror 7) of the outside mirror 2 which will be described later in detail. 2 is a rear view of the outside mirror 2) and FIG. 3 is a side view. A main body 5 made of synthetic resin or the like is attached to a side of a driver's seat through a rotatable handle 4, and a reflecting mirror. An irradiation plate 6 constituting the turn signal indicator 3 is formed on the substantially central portion of the main body 5 on the opposite side (rear surface) to the inner side (driver's side) of the main body 5 on the same surface as the outer surface of the main body 5. FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 2, in which a mounting hole is formed in the main body 5 for mounting the irradiation plate 6, and the irradiation plate 6 is fitted and fixed to the left end portion 8 of the mounting hole. For this reason, a U-shaped portion is formed, and a supporting plate 9 for supporting the irradiation plate 6 is formed in the other periphery, and a screw hole for fixing the irradiation plate 6 is also provided. Further, a fixed base 11 for mounting the lamp 10 is integrally formed on the irradiation plate 6 so that the lamp 10 can be easily mounted. Further, although the irradiation plate 6 may be fixed to the main body 5 with an adhesive, replacement of the lamp 10 becomes difficult. In this embodiment, the irradiation plate 6 is fixed to the support plate 9 with a screw 12 and separated by vibration. It also prevents rainwater from entering. The lamp is connected to a controller (not shown) that blinks at regular time intervals.

By mounting the direction indicator 3 on the back surface of the outside mirror 2 as described above, the position of the direction indicator 3 can be notified to the other party at a position higher than the conventional one, so that the other party has a wide range. You can check from the side. Therefore, even if an oncoming vehicle approaches from a direction close to the right angle, it is possible to confirm the directions to go to each other, and it is possible to prevent a stuck vehicle or a collision accident at an intersection. Although the direction indicator is mounted on the surface of the outside mirror opposite to the reflecting mirror in the above embodiment, it may be mounted on the upper or lower part of the outside mirror, or on the conventional outside sadram. It may be attached in the state (protruded from the outside mirror). That is, it is sufficient if the device is mounted so that it can be seen from the oncoming vehicle. In addition to the outside mirror beside the driver's seat described above, the outside mirror mounted on the outside of the hood cover can also be mounted on the other side at a higher position than before. Since the direction to go can be specified, the same effect can be obtained.

[0007]

[Effect of device]

 According to the present invention, it is possible to inform a driver of an oncoming vehicle of a direction at a high position by mounting a direction indicator on the outside mirror. Therefore, even if they approach each other at the intersection, the destinations can be confirmed, and it is possible to prevent getting stuck or contact accidents.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an automobile.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the outside mirror (a surface opposite to the reflecting mirror).

FIG. 3 is a side view of an outside mirror.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Car 2 Outside mirror 3 Direction indicator 5 Main body 6 Irradiation plate 10 Lamp

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A direction indicator for an automobile, comprising a direction indicator attached to an outside mirror of the automobile.