IES20070008A2 - Totally retractable door mirror for vehicles - Google Patents
Totally retractable door mirror for vehiclesInfo
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- IES20070008A2 IES20070008A2 IES20070008A IES20070008A2 IE S20070008 A2 IES20070008 A2 IE S20070008A2 IE S20070008 A IES20070008 A IE S20070008A IE S20070008 A2 IES20070008 A2 IE S20070008A2
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
- B60R1/02—Rear-view mirror arrangements
- B60R1/06—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
- B60R1/062—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position
- B60R1/07—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuators
- B60R1/074—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuators for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
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- Rear-View Mirror Devices That Are Mounted On The Exterior Of The Vehicle (AREA)
Abstract
The present invention relates to a retractable mirror mechanism for cars, lorries and other vehicles. In an inoperable position it is located within a portion of the vehicle. The door mirror has the same property as a "normal" mirror and no differences in traffic. The invention consists of mirror, motors/installation, the mechanism for flipping, moving and total covering and controlling the motors. The mechanism is a quarterlight region of a door of a vehicle. Preferably, said casing is pivotally mounted to a drive mechanism for moving the casing between said operable and inoperable positions. A screen suitable to shield said portion of said vehicle when said casing is in each of the operable and inoperable positions, wherein said screen is arranged to accommodate the transition of said casing between said ooperable and inoperable positions. The controlling can be done manually or automatically in order to improve the quality. <Figure 4>
Description
The present invention relates to a retractable mirror mechanism fa a » el
Retractable mirror mechanisms are known in the art. For example, FR 2,864,488 discloses a retractable wing mirror mechanism comprising a mirror casing having an external surface. The minor casing is arranged to pivot from an inoperable position, whereby the external surface of the casing is flush with the body of a vehicle in which the mechanism is implemented, to an operable position, whereby the mirror casing is locati vehicle body.
According to the present invention, there is provided a retractable minOr’meehantsm-fora—“ vehicle, said mechanism comprising:
a mirror casing arranged to move between an operable position where is it located externally of the vehicle and an inoperable position where is it located within a portion of the vehicle; and a screen suitable to shield said portion of said vehicle when said casing is in each of the operable and inoperable positions, wherein said screen is arranged to accommodate the transition of said casing between said operable and inoperable positions.
Preferably, said portion of said vehicle is a quarterlight region of a door of a vehicle.
Preferably, said casing is pivotally mounted to a drive mechanism for moving the casing between said operable and inoperable positions.
Preferably, said screen is movable between a lowered position and a raised position to accommodate said transition of the mirror casing.
Alternatively, said mirror mechanism is provided within a front wing of a vehicle.
An embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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Figure 1 illustrates an external view a retractable wing mirror mechanism comprising a mirror casing in its inoperative position, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 illustrates an internal view of the wing mirror mechanism of figure 1 during a transition between the inoperative position and an operative position of the mirror casing;
Figure 3 illustrates an external view of the wing mirror mechanism of figure 2 with the mirror casing in its operative position;
Figure 4 illustrates an internal view of the wing mirror mechanism of figure 3 during a transition between the operative position and the inoperative position of the mirror casing; and
Figure 5 illustrates an external view of the mirror mechanism of figure 4.
Referring now to Figure 1, there is provided a retractable wing mirror mechanism 10, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
The mechanism 10 comprises a minor casing 12 having a mirror 13, figure 2, housed within a quarterlight region 14 of a vehicle door. The quarterlight 14 is defined by frame 16, which comprises a lower, an upper and a generally vertical arm, 18, 20 and 22, respectively. It will however be appreciated that said casing may be housed within any suitable portion of a vehicle, for example, within a front wing of the vehicle.
The mirror casing 12 is supported by a substantially rectangular strut 24. The strut 24 is pivotally connected to a motorised member 26, via a shaft 28. The motorised member 26 is provided at a first end 30 of a telescopic piston 32 and is operable to facilitate movement of the minor casing 12 from its inoperative position, as illustrated in figure 1, to an operative position, as illustrated in figure 3, and will be explained in more detail below. Preferably, the shaft 28, motorised member 26 and telescopic piston 32 are provided within the door or body of the vehicle (not shown). It will be appreciated that the motorised member may be replaced by any suitable drive mechanism.
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A screen 34, complementary to the shape of the frame 16, is provided to shield the quarterlight region 14 from the exterior of the vehicle and comprises corresponding lower, upper and generally vertical sides 18’, 20’ and 22’, respectively, as shown in figure 2.
In the preferred embodiment, a motorised pulley system 36 is provided within the body of the vehicle to maintain the screen 34 in a closed position while the mirror casing 12 is in its inoperative position, and to facilitate the downward movement of the screen 34, to expose the quarterlight region 14 and thereby enable the mirror casing 12 to adopt its operative position.
As illustrated in figures 1 and 2, the pulley system 36 operates in much the same manner as an otherwise conventional window lift. The system 36 comprises a first and second pulley 38, and 40, respectively, provided in a vertical plane and a third motorised pulley 42. The system further comprises a sill 44, which serves to support the lower side 18’ of the screen 34. The system is arranged to control the movement of the sill 44, and thus the screen 34, along the vertical plane of a guide 46 provided between the first and second pulleys, 38 and 40.
It will however be appreciated that the pulley system 36 may be replaced by any suitable system for controlling the movement of the screen 34.
Figure 2 illustrates a transition period, whereby the screen 34 is lowered by means of the pulley system 36. Meanwhile, the motorised member 26 causes the mirror casing 12 to pivot through the exposed quarterlight region 14 to the exterior of the vehicle, while simultaneously, the piston 32 is contracted, thereby drawing the shaft 28, strut 24, and thereby the mirror casing 12 towards the vertical arm 22 of the frame 16.
The vertical arm 22 of the frame 16 comprises a spring-loaded portion 48, located adjacent the lower arm 18 of the frame 16. As the mirror moves into its operative position, the strut 24 displaces the spring-loaded portion 48 out of line from the vertical arm 22 and a panel 50, located adjacent the vertical arm 22, is arranged to receive the displaced spring loaded portion 48.
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In an alternative embodiment, the vertical arm 22 is of sufficient thickness to receive both the spring-loaded portion 48 and the strut 24, when the piston 32 is fully contracted. In such a case, the panel 50 does not require alteration in order to accommodate the displaced springloaded portion 48.
The spring-loaded portion 48 is of substantially the same shape as the strut 24 and when displaced, the vertical arm receives the strut 24 such that the strut is flush with the vertical arm 22 when the piston is fully contracted.
With the mirror casing 12 in its operative position, the screen 34 is raised to shield the quarterlight region 14, as illustrated in figure 3.
Figures 4 and 5 provide internal and external views, respectively, of the mechanism 10 illustrating the re-rotation of the minor casing 12, and extension of the piston 32, and thus the mirror casing 12, in order to return the minor casing 12 to its inoperative position as well as the raising of the screen 34 to shield the quarterlight region 14, thereby effectively returning the mechanism to the state as illustrated in figure 1.
As well as the variations mentioned above, it will be seen that other variations of the above embodiment are also possible, so for example, where space provides, the piston could be reversed so as to extend to bring the casing into its operable position and to retract to bring the casing into its inoperable position.
The invention is not limited to the embodiment(s) described herein but can be amended or modified without departing from the scope of the present invention.
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Description
The present invention relates to a retractable door mirror mechanism for cars, lorries and other vehicles.
Retractable mirror mechanisms are known in the art. For example, FR 2,864,488 discloses a retractable wing mirror mechanism comprising a mirror casing having an external surface. The door mirror casing is arranged to pivot from an inoperable position, whereby the external surface of the casing is flush with the body of a vehicle in which the mechanism is implemented, to an operable position, whereby the mirror casing is located external to the vehicle body.
The complete covered door mirror is in favour especially for cleaning in car-wash, close drive-in at garages. Furthermore it is protected from dirt, vandalism or freezing through passing traffic in winter.
According to the present invention, there is provided a retractable door mirror mechanism for a vehicle, said mechanism comprising:
A mirror casing arranged to move between an operable position where is it located externally of the vehicle and an inoperable position where is it located within a portion of the vehicle. A screen suitable to shield said portion of said vehicle when said casing is in each of the operable and inoperable positions, wherein said screen is arranged to accommodate the transition of said casing between said operable and inoperable positions.
Preferably, said portion of said vehicle is a quarterlight region of a door of a vehicle.
Preferably, said casing is pivotally mounted to a drive mechanism for moving the casing between said operable and inoperable positions.
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Preferably, said screen is movable between a lowered position and a raised position to accommodate said transition of the mirror casing.
Alternatively, said mirror mechanism is provided within a front wing of a vehicle.
An embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which;
Figure 1 illustrates an external view of a retractable wing mirror mechanism comprising a mirror casing in its inoperative position, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 illustrates an internal view of the wing mirror mechanism of figure 1 during a transition between the inoperative position and an operative position of the mirror casing;
Figure 3 illustrates an external view of the wing mirror mechanism of figure 2 with the mirror casing in its operative position;
Figure 4 illustrates an internal view of the wing mirror mechanism of figure 3 during a transition between the operative position and the inoperative position of the mirror casing; and
Figure 5 illustrates an external view of the mirror mechanism of figure 4.
Referring now to Figure 1, there is provided a retractable wing mirror mechanism (10), according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
The mechanism (10) comprises a mirror casing (12) having a mirror (13), figure 2, housed within a quarterlight region (14) of a vehicle door. The quarterlight (14) is defined by frame (16), which comprises a lower, an upper and a generally vertical arm, (18, 20 and 22), respectively. It will however be appreciated that said casing
810 7 ο Ο 08 may be housed within any suitable portion of a vehicle, for example, within a front wing of the vehicle.
The mirror casing (12) is supported by a substantially strut (24). The strut (24) is pivotally connected to a motorised member (26), via a shaft (28). The motorised member (26) is provided at a first end (30) of a telescopic piston (32) and is operable to facilitate movement of the mirror casing (12) from its inoperative position, as illustrated in figure 1, to an operative position, as illustrated in figure 3, and will be explained in more detail below. Preferably, the shaft (28), motorised member (26) and telescopic piston (32) are provided within the door or body of the vehicle (not shown). It will be appreciated that the motorised member may be replaced by any suitable drive mechanism.
A screen (34), complementary to the shape of the frame (16), is provided to shield the quarterlight region (14) from the exterior of the vehicle and comprises corresponding lower, upper and generally vertical sides (18’, 20’ and 22’), respectively, as shown in figure 2.
In the preferred embodiment, a motorised pulley system (36) is provided within the body of the vehicle to maintain the screen (34) in a closed position while the mirror casing (12) is in its inoperative position, and to facilitate the downward movement of the screen (34), to expose the quarterlight region (14) and thereby enable the mirror casing (12) to adopt its operative position.
As illustrated in figures 1 and 2, the pulley system (36) operates in much the same manner as an otherwise conventional window lift. The system (36) comprises a first and second pulley (38, and 40), respectively, provided in a vertical plane and a third motorised pulley (42). The system further comprises a sill (44), which serves to support the lower side (18’) of the screen (34). The system is arranged to control the movement of the sill (44), and thus the screen (34), along the vertical plane of a guide (46) provided between the first and second pulleys, (38 and 40).
It will however be appreciated that the pulley system (36) may be replaced by any suitable system for controlling the movement of the screen (34) or with the normal window lifter connected.
Figure 2 illustrates a transition period, whereby the screen (34) is lowered by means of the pulley system (36). Meanwhile, the motorised member (26) causes the mirror casing (12) to pivot through the exposed quarterlight region (14) to the exterior of the vehicle, while simultaneously, the piston (32) is contracted, thereby drawing the shaft (28), strut (24), and thereby the mirror casing (12) towards the vertical arm (22) of the frame (16).
The vertical arm (22) of the frame (16) comprises a spring-loaded portion (48), located adjacent the lower arm (18) of the frame (16). As the door mirror moves into its operative position, the strut (24) displaces the spring-loaded portion (48) out of line from the vertical arm (22) and a panel (50), located adjacent the vertical arm (22), is arranged to receive the displaced spring loaded portion (48).
In an alternative embodiment, the vertical arm (22) is of sufficient thickness to receive both the spring-loaded portion (48) and the strut (24), when the piston (32) is fully contracted. In such a case, the panel (50) does not require alteration in order to accommodate the displaced spring-loaded portion (48).
The spring-loaded portion (48) is of substantially the same shape as the strut (24) and when displaced, the vertical arm receives the strut (24) such that the strut is flush with the vertical arm (22) when the piston is fully contracted.
With the mirror casing (12) in its operative position, the screen (34) is raised to shield the quarterlight region (14), as illustrated in figure 3.
Figures 4 and 5 provide internal and external views, respectively, of the mechanism 10 illustrating the re-rotation of the mirror casing (12), and extension of the piston (32), and thus the mirror casing (12), in order to return the mirror casing (12) to its inoperative position as well as the raising of the screen (34) to shield the !E070 008 quarterlight region (14), thereby effectively returning the mechanism to the state as illustrated in figure 1.
As well as the variations mentioned above, it will be seen that other variations of 5 the above embodiment are also possible, so for example, where space provides, the piston could be reversed so as to extend to bring the casing into its operable position and to retract to bring the casing into its inoperable position.
The controlling can be done by hand or automatically. The automatic controlling by 10 sensor e.g. at least distance toward the wall or time controlling e.g. special time or temperature.
The door mirror has the same property as a “normal” mirror and no differences in traffic. The invention is not limited to the embodiment(s) described herein but can be amended or modified without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Claims (10)
1. Device to suitable to shield, pivotally mounted and moving for cars, lorries and other vehicles casing for moving between the operable and inoperable 5 positions. a mirror casing (12) with mirror (13) is a quarterlight region (14) of a door of a vehicle. 10 a mechanism for pivotally mounted (24, 26, 28) the mirror casing in a vehicle. a mechanism in a vehicle for horizontal movement (30, 32) of the mirror case. a motorised pulley system (16, 34, 42, 46) in a vehicle - as an otherwise 15 conventional window lift - which the vertical movement of the screen in order to cover the mirror case totally. The vertical arm (22) of the frame (16) comprises a spring-loaded portion (48), located adjacent the lower arm (18) of the frame (16) in order to move the shield 20 (20 ) without any resistance. a manual or automatic controlling of the mechanism
2. A device as claimed in claim 1, the mirror casing (12) and mirror (13) is named 25 followed as door mirror.
3. A device as claimed in claim 1, the quarterlight region (14) in a glazing element between vehicle and the windscreen or otherwise e.g. front wing of a vehicle. 30
4. A device as claimed in claiml, the strut (24) is pivotally connected to a motorised member (26) and connected internally the vehicle. 81 a 7 δ ο οβ
5. A device as claimed in claim 1, the motorised member (26) or other motorised element is provided at a first end (30) of a telescopic piston (32) and connected internally in the vehicle. 5
6. A device as claimed in claim 1/5, the facilitate horizontal movement between the inoperative position and an operative position.
7. A device as claimed in claim 1, the pulley system (36), both runners/ sills (44, 46), three pulleys (38, 40, 42), which enable the vertical movement of the 10 shield (34).
8. A device as claimed in claim 1, the whole pulley system is connected with the normal window lifter or replaced by any suitable system for the movement of the screen (34) and connected internally in the vehicle.
9. A device as claimed in claim 1, the vertical arm (22) of the frame (16) comprises a spring-loaded portion (48), as the mirror moves into its operative position, the strut (24) displaces the spring-loaded portion (48) and it reverses in its inoperative position.
10. A device as claimed in claim 1, the hand controlling can be done by button and/ or automatic controlling by sensor.
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| IES20070008 IES20070008A2 (en) | 2007-01-08 | 2007-01-08 | Totally retractable door mirror for vehicles |
| EP07022636A EP1942031A3 (en) | 2007-01-08 | 2007-11-22 | Retractable mechanism for wing mirror |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| IES20070008 IES20070008A2 (en) | 2007-01-08 | 2007-01-08 | Totally retractable door mirror for vehicles |
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