JPH10137032A - Folding mirror - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mirror which is convenient to carry around because of small size and light weight and can reflect figures from plural directions simultaneously by having a plurality of mirror surfaces and adjusting the angles between the mirror surfaces mounted. SOLUTION: Mirrors 4 each comprising a mirror surface 3 mounted on a frame 2 made of resin are prepared on three sides, the center mirror being pivotally and freely rotationally attached to a storage case 5 made of resin. An angle adjustment means which can tilt and hold time center mirror surface at a predetermined angle to the storage case 5 is provided between the back of the center mirror and the storage case 5. The mirrors for two other sides are pivotally attached to the right and left sides of the center mirror in such a way as to freely rotate relative to the center mirror. Further, when the mirrors are pivotally attached to one another via soft members, the mirrors can be adjusted in angles between them and held at those angles.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a mirror, and more particularly to a compact mirror.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a small, lightweight and easily portable mirror, there is a portable makeup container with a mirror. Many of these are foldable, and when not in use, the mirror surface is folded on the makeup container, and when used, the mirror surface is opened outward. In many cases, a space for accommodating cosmetics such as a foundation other than a mirror is provided inside the cosmetic container.

[0003]

As described above, a compact mirror such as a portable makeup container with a mirror has the advantage that no space is required for carrying or placing, but the appearance of the mirror is reflected on the face. There were few that could mirror a larger figure in a mirror, and mirror a figure from multiple directions simultaneously.

[0004] The present invention is compact and lightweight, is easy to carry, has a plurality of mirror surfaces, and can adjust the angle of the provided mirror surfaces and hold the mirror surfaces so that images from multiple directions can be simultaneously projected. The purpose is to provide a simple mirror.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a mirror body which is a plate body having a mirror surface, and a space having a space in which a plurality of mirror bodies can be stored in a vertically stacked state. Storage case. By pivotally connecting the edges of the plurality of mirrors to each other, the mirrors are rotated, and a state in which the plurality of mirrors are arranged side by side, Can be selected to be folded and integrated. Further, the edge of one of the mirror bodies whose edges are pivotally connected to each other is pivotally connected to the storage case, and the mirror body pivotally mounted to this storage case is stored in the storage case. In order to hold the lens at a predetermined angle with respect to the lens body, an angle adjusting means is provided between the mirror body and the storage case, and further, the angle between adjacent mirror bodies is adjusted to a predetermined angle by pivoting. The present invention is constituted by providing holding means capable of holding.

Therefore, according to the present invention, at the time of use, the mirror body pivotally attached to the storage case can be held at a predetermined angle with respect to the storage case by the angle adjusting means. By pivoting, the angle between adjacent mirror bodies can be adjusted to a predetermined angle and held. On the other hand, when not in use, multiple folded mirrors,
The angle adjusting means and the holding means are integrated,
It is stored in a storage case.

Further, the plurality of mirrors described above comprise three substantially rectangular mirrors, and when these mirrors are arranged side by side, the lower end of the center mirror is rotatable in the storage case. The above-described invention may be configured by pivotally connecting to. Alternatively, for the reason described later, it is also effective that at least one of the three substantially rectangular mirrors is replaced with a shape in which a part of the substantially rectangular shape protrudes in a circular shape.

Further, as the angle adjusting means, one end of a support member capable of supporting the mirror body is pivotably connected to the back surface of the mirror body pivotally connected to the storage case, and the other end of the support member is engaged. The above-described invention may be configured by providing locking portions that can be stopped at predetermined intervals in the storage case. Alternatively, one end of a support member may be pivotally connected to the storage case so that the other end of the support member can be locked at a predetermined interval on the back surface of the central mirror body. .

Further, as the holding means, the ends of the adjacent mirrors are pivotally connected via a soft member so as to be rotatable, so that the frictional force and the elastic force of the soft member with the edges of the mirror are used. It is also possible to adjust and hold the angle between the mirror surfaces of adjacent mirror bodies at a predetermined angle.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view from the front when the three-sided mirror 1 is used. Three mirror bodies 4 each having a mirror surface 3 attached to a resin frame 2 are prepared, and the central mirror body is rotatably pivotally connected to a resin storage case 5. Between the rear surface of the central mirror body and the storage case 5, there is provided an angle adjusting means for inclining the central mirror surface 3 at a predetermined angle with respect to the storage case 5 so as to maintain the angle state. . An embodiment of the angle adjusting means will be described later when describing FIG. On the left and right sides of the central mirror, another two mirrors are pivotally connected to the central mirror. Thus, the left and right mirrors can be folded up and down to a central mirror. Further, when the mirror bodies are pivotally connected via the soft member 7 such as rubber, the angle between the mirror bodies can be adjusted and the angle state can be maintained.

It is convenient to have a handle when the left and right mirrors are folded into the center mirror or opened from the center mirror. When the end of the mirror body that is folded outward among the mirror bodies on the left and right sides is formed in a circular protrusion shape, the circular protrusion portion 6 can be a handle. Also, when the mirror body 4 and the support member 8 are folded and rotated and stored in the storage case 5, the circular protrusion 6 is accommodated in the notch 11 provided in the storage case.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 as viewed from behind. One end of a support member 8 for supporting this mirror is pivotally attached to the back of the central mirror. The other end of the support member 8 is locked by a locking portion 9 provided in the storage case. The shape of the support member 8 is such that the portion near the locking portion 9 provided in the storage case 5 is widened, and the remaining portion is locked when the mirror body is folded and integrated with the storage case 5. It does not come into contact with the part 9. The locking portions 9 are a plurality of convex portions provided when the storage case 5 is molded. These convex portions are provided at predetermined intervals in the storage case, and the other end of the support member 8 is selected and locked by any one of the convex portions, so that the central mirror body is in the storage case 5. The angle of inclination with respect to can be adjusted and held, and the angle adjusting means is configured.

In place of the angle adjusting means, a plurality of locking portions for locking one end of the support member are provided on the back surface of the central mirror body, and the other end of the support member is pivoted to the storage case. By attaching, the angle adjusting means may be configured.
Further, the same effect can be obtained by forming a concave portion instead of the convex portion to constitute the angle adjusting means.

FIG. 3 is a view showing one embodiment of the holding means for adjusting and holding the angle between the mirror surfaces and the state in which the central mirror body and the storage case 5 are mounted on the shaft. Frame axis 12 of central frame
The frame shaft 14 of the left frame and the frame shaft 13 of the right frame are pivotally connected by the spring pin 10 via the soft member 7. The soft member in this embodiment is an elastic body such as rubber. Frame axis 12 of center frame and frame axis 1 of right and left frames
By making the thickness of the soft member 7 larger than the axial distance between the soft members 7 and 14, elastic friction occurs between the soft member 7 and the frame shaft. Therefore, by the spring action of the spring pin 10 in the radial direction and the elastic friction between the soft member 7 and the frame shaft,
The angle between the mirror surfaces can be adjusted and the angle state can be maintained.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which the center mirror, the left and right mirrors, and the support member 8 are folded and integrated in the embodiment of FIG. That is, from the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the left and right mirrors are turned to the center mirror and folded, and the support member 8 pivotally attached to the back of the center mirror is locked in the storage case. It shows a state where it is detached from the unit 9 and turned to the center mirror.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a state in which the three-sided mirror body 4, the support member 8, and the storage case 5 are folded and integrated in the embodiment of FIG. That is, from the state of FIG. 4, the three-sided mirror body 4 and the support member 8 are integrated,
It shows a state where it is turned and stored in a storage case.

By the way, it is effective if the shapes of the storage case and the mirror body are changed from those described above to a shape suitable for human handling and a shape to which accessories can be attached. Alternatively, by engraving or painting a figure or pattern on the storage case or the mirror frame, such a storage case or a mirror body can give a functional beauty as a design.

In addition, instead of the above-described embodiment of the angle adjusting means, the housing case and the mirror body are pivotally connected via a soft member so that friction between the soft member and the mirror body edge can be achieved. The angle between the mirror surfaces of the adjacent mirror bodies can be adjusted to a predetermined angle and held by the force and the elastic force.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, three mirror surfaces are used, but it is not necessary to limit the number of mirror surfaces. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, another embodiment may be pivotally connected to the upper portion of the center body via a holding means so as to be rotatable. I can do it.

The storage case is provided with a structure for putting white powder, puff, etc., and can be used as a portable makeup container with a mirror.

[0021]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained. The edges of the plurality of mirrors are pivotally connected to each other, holding means are provided between these mirrors, and the edge of one of the plurality of mirrors is pivotally connected to the storage case. By providing the angle adjusting means between the storage case and the mirror body, a plurality of mirror bodies can be folded and stored in the storage case together with the holding means and the angle adjusting means. In addition, the storage is simplified, and the angle between the storage case and the mirror surface can be adjusted and held. At the same time, the angle between the plurality of mirror surfaces can be changed and the angle can be maintained, so that it can be held in multiple directions. From the same time.

Further, when the plurality of mirrors are composed of three substantially rectangular mirrors, it is possible to obtain the effect of a three-sided mirror which simultaneously shows the figure from the front and left and right three directions. Furthermore, when at least one of these mirrors is formed into a shape in which a part of the substantially rectangular shape protrudes in a circular shape, the plurality of mirrors are folded when being changed to a folded state. When changing the opened mirror to the open state or adjusting the angle between the mirrors, the circular projection can be used instead of the handle, resulting in a functional aesthetic as a design. It can also be done.

In the case where an angle adjusting means is used, in which a support member is pivotally attached to one of the mirror body or the storage case pivotally attached to the storage case and a plurality of locking portions are provided on the other, On the other hand, the angle of inclination of the mirror pivotally attached to the storage case can be easily changed, and the support member can be turned so as to be integrated with the mirror and compactly stored in the storage case.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view seen from the front when a three-sided mirror is used.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the three-sided mirror as viewed from behind in the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a view showing one embodiment of a holding means in the embodiment of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a folded state of a mirror body and a support member in the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a view showing a state in which a mirror body, a support member, and a storage case are folded and integrated in the embodiment of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Three-sided mirror 2 Frame 3 Mirror surface 4 Mirror 5 Storage case 6 Circular protruding part 7 Soft member 8 Support member 9 Locking part 10 Spring pin 11 Notch 12 Frame axis of central frame 13 Frame axis of right frame 14 Frame of left frame axis

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An optical system comprising: a mirror body which is a plate body having a mirror surface; and a storage case having an open upper surface having a space portion capable of storing a plurality of mirror bodies in a vertically stacked state. A plurality of mirrors can be integrated by folding and integrating a plurality of mirrors by pivotally connecting the edges to each other to arrange a plurality of mirrors adjacent to each other. The edge of one of the bodies is pivotally connected to the storage case so that the plurality of folded bodies can be stored in the storage case. Angle adjusting means for holding the pivotally attached mirror body at a predetermined angle with respect to the storage case is provided, and holding means for adjusting and holding the angle between the mirror surfaces of adjacent mirror bodies to a predetermined angle is provided. A foldable mirror which is provided. 2. The folding mirror according to claim 1, comprising three substantially rectangular mirrors, wherein the lower end of the central mirror is pivotally connected to the storage case. 3. As the angle adjusting means, one end of a support member capable of supporting the mirror body is pivotally connected to one of the back surface of the mirror body and the storage case pivotally connected to the storage case, 3. The folding mirror according to claim 1, wherein locking portions for locking the other end are provided at predetermined intervals on the back surface of the mirror body pivotally attached to the storage case or the other inside the storage case. 4. As the holding means, the ends of adjacent mirrors are pivotally connected via a soft member so as to be rotatable by a frictional force and an elastic force with the ends of the soft member. The foldable mirror according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an angle between mirror surfaces of adjacent mirror bodies can be adjusted and held at a predetermined angle. 5. A camera comprising three mirrors, wherein at least one mirror is formed by projecting a part of a substantially rectangular shape,
The folding mirror according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the remaining mirror body has a substantially rectangular shape, and the lower end of the center mirror body is pivotally attached to the storage case.