JPS61105249A - Mounting system of car mirror - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) This invention relates to a mounting system for mounting a mirror on a vehicle.
In particular, it relates to a reversible mirror mounting system in which the mirror can be mounted on either the right or left side of a vehicle. In particular, the invention has significant use in connection with adjustable mirrors and in connection with mirrors mounted in what is known as a rocking suspension.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION From the German publication A 81.240.429, a rocking suspension of an external mirror of a vehicle is known, in which the positioning projection is formed by a transverse pin on the arm of the mirror. The protrusions cooperate with position depressions of the mirror base part distributed in a star-like manner at uniform intervals around the axis of oscillation. A large number of relative positions between the exterior mirror and the base part are therefore possible. 5. It is inappropriate to assume that the user can select many relative positions in which only one is correct regarding the adjustment range of the mirror, especially in the case of a remote-adjustable exterior mirror that can be adjusted on the exterior of the vehicle or housing. It is. All other possible relative positions result in the adjustment range of the outboard bell of the housing not being sufficient to provide adequate mirror mounting. If you want to use the same rock suspension on either side of the vehicle,
Differently shaped exterior mirrors are required on each side of the vehicle. Mirror
For current exterior mirrors, where the reflective surface of the steering wheel is manually or remotely adjusted, depending on whether the vehicle has the steering gear on the left or right side, and on which side of the vehicle the exterior mirror is mounted. 20M is inappropriate since the driver must have only one possible predetermined relative position of the mirror housing, the range of adjustment of the reflective surface itself taking into account the driver in any position. . Under safety regulations, mirror hacks must be able to swing out of a certain predetermined relative position and back into place, so as not to endanger other people or other vehicles passing by in the event of an accident. This is required. One disadvantage of the known oscillating muzzle is that a plurality of position recesses are simply provided in the position projection, which represents an unreasonable manufacturing expense. Since the position recesses are distributed around the axis at relatively small angular intervals, the predetermined relative position will prevent the smooth retraction of the exterior mirror and require forceful pulling movements over several position recesses. , very easily damaged.

German publication 082.703.639 discloses a remotely adjustable suspension of an exterior mirror on a housing, in which only one relative position between the mirror housing and base part is possible.

This means that for a vehicle as well, depending on whether the steering gear is on the left or right side, two different base parts, one for each side of the vehicle, and four different mirror housings will all fit on which side of the vehicle. This means that it is necessary to discern which relative position is desirable for mounting the same.

The same applies to the rocking suspension disclosed by German publication 082,426.489, in which case likewise only one predetermined relative position between the base part and the border housing is possible. Therefore, the complement for both sides of the vehicle and for right- or left-hand driving vehicles of the same type are two different base parts and a total of four different mirror housings, from which one chooses the specific combination required.

Of course all this involves expensive tooling, manufacturing and inventory storage costs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a reversible mirror mount, sometimes for rocking suspensions, whereby manufacturing costs for base parts and vehicle parts can be reduced. This mounting can be used whether the steering gear is on the right or left side, and whether the mirror is mounted on the left or right side of the vehicle.

According to the invention, whether the steering mechanism is on the right or left side of the vehicle, the specific correct relative position between the mirror housing and the base mass is determined by mounting or intervening members in one of two possible mounting positions. This can be achieved by inserting, and the specific correct relative settings at that position are: At the end of production, the vehicle only needs to be fitted with special housing parts and base quantities, with two mounting positions providing two relative settings, whether for left-hand or right-hand vehicles. . The placement of locating projections and recesses is the same for mounting or intervening members, which simplifies tooling and component manufacturing and also reduces inventory storage or inventory.

The important point is that once the mirror housing is installed, the vehicle user no longer has the opportunity to unintentionally or inadvertently choose the wrong position of the mirror on the base, and in that wrong position, for example, the adjustment of the housing can be removed outside the vehicle. In the case of mirrors, the adjustment range of the exterior mirror can no longer be used intentionally.

The principle known from the German publication AS 1.240.429 allows practically any number of relative positions of mirror housing and base to be selected. However, according to the publication,
The user is left with that choice, which includes the risk that an incorrect relative position will be selected, endangering the driver and/or other persons in the road.

An advantageous embodiment has been disclosed in which bearing surfaces are provided on the mirror housing and on the base, which can be clamped together by means of a fastener, at least one of said surfaces being provided with at least one position recess. Positioning projections on the two sides of the mounting or interstitial member will engage appropriate respective position recesses in the bearing surface according to the mounting position of the interstitial member. For each mounting position of the interstitial member, there is only one possible predetermined relative position in which the two parts are located with respect to each other, and the angular displacement between the two relative positions is such that the vehicle does not operate on the right-hand or left-hand steering gear. With 5, only the correct relative position is chosen to be used for mounting.

The mounting or interlocking member can be easily, inexpensively and robustly manufactured.

Another advantage of the invention is that the mounting is formed as an annular disc, and the actuating cables or wires or other parts can be mirrored!
! It is possible to penetrate through the sag.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Various features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from reading the detailed description given in conjunction with the drawings. In the drawing,
Points to elements corresponding to the same reference number.

FIG. 1 schematically shows the exterior equipment fl on the right side of a vehicle W when viewed in the vehicle running direction or longitudinal direction X. FIG. Although the mirror device is not clear, it consists of a base part 2 attached to the main body and a vehicle part fixed to the base part 2 around a swing axis A perpendicular to the plane of the drawing by means of a swinging suspension 4. 3. Here, it is made up of a housing and a pod shape. By the rocking suspension 4,
A positioning system (not shown in Figure 1) is operated such that the vehicle part 3 is pre-positioned in the base mass 2 in such a way that it swings about the axis A in response to an impact in the direction of travel of the vehicle X or in the opposite direction. Fixed at a defined relative position. Apart from this, the vehicle part 3 can also be intentionally relocated to a position K (either in a parking position or in a transport position) so that it is y-parallel to the direction of travel X.

In FIG. 1, the vehicle component 3 drawn with a solid line is located at the relative position tFR of the base amount. As will be explained below with reference to Figures 1-2 to 4, the vehicle component 3 is also mounted in a second relative position. The two relative positions - and - are an angle α
is far away.

The purpose of these two relative positions of the mirror housing is to determine whether the vehicle W is sitting on the left or right side depending on whether it has the steering gear on the left or the right side, and according to the posture or attitude of the driver. The purpose is to hold the housing on the base part in such a position that it is possible to look rearward accordingly and thus take advantage of the full extent of the mirror that is co-trapped with the housing.

If the mirror housing is not in a particular relative position, then
The driver has to readjust the mirror housing through physical trial and error in a way that takes advantage of the mirror's adjustment range, but this worry can be avoided by the driver and the manufacturer of the vehicle or outside the vehicle. The shop installing the mirror is ready in advance and given the correct relative position of the exterior mirror housing without further modification.

The same applies to the other sides of the vehicle with respect to the direction of travel XK, where again the exterior mirrors
Fig. 2, reference numeral 21), the mirror image of O can be located on the same base part in only one of two possible relative positions depending on whether the vehicle steers on the left or on the right. can. The relative position fFR shown by the solid line in Figure 1 on the right side of the vehicle in the driving direction Looking in the mirror, while relative position 1 is intended to steer the vehicle on the left side, the driver sits on the left side and looks in the mirror at a more obtuse angle to the driving direction X.

,? In the bottom view of Figure 2, vehicle part 3 is concentric with A.
: has an internal fitting 5 with a vertical bearing surface 6 and through which a central hole 8 passes. Meticulously radially, three position grooves are provided in the bearing surface 6 with an angular spacing of 120°. The position recess 7a is y in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle component 3.
Therefore, it is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle or the traveling direction X (FIG. 1) K.

Each position recess 7a, 7b, 7C consists of an outer groove portion 7aa and a four side portion 7a which coincide with each other in the radial direction.

The groove portions 7a and 7a are offset from each other in the radial direction, and each inner groove portion 7Hs extends from the hole 8 to the virtual circle 13.
The - outside groove 7a extends from the imaginary circle 13 to the outer line end of the bearing surface 6. Position recesses 7a, 7b, 7
The cross section of c is X-triangular and selectively rounded.

The vehicle part 3 of the outer mirror housing shaped like a tip is
The right side mirror housing is indicated by a solid line in Figure 2, and is: l'
As shown in FIG. 1, it can be located in two positions - and - with respect to the base part 2. The left-hand vehicle part m, ie also the exterior mirror housing, is shown in dotted lines and is mounted on the other side of the vehicle and has for that purpose an almost map-shaped bearing surface 61, although the position recess is not shown in detail.

In the rocking suspension 4, which is only shown in FIG.
(Fig. 3a, Fig. 3b, Fig. 3a). The interstitial member 9 has a hole 11 that matches the hole 8 of the vehicle part 3.

On the back surface of the interstitial member 9, there are three rib-shaped position projections 12a, 12b and Uy spaced apart at intervals of K120' in the circumferential direction.
12c is provided and extends from the imaginary circle 13 to the outer edge end of the intervening member 9. Similarly, there are three rib-shaped projections 14a, 14b and 14c on the front surface of the interstitial member 9, and the hole 11
Protrusions 12a% 12b, 1 on the back surface extending from to the virtual circle 13
2c in the radial direction. The position protrusion has a triangular or round cross-sectional shape.

The base part 2 (FIG. 4) similarly has a circular mounting structure, and engages with the mounting 5 of the vehicle part 3 to surround the bearing 16 concentrically with the axis A and somewhat perpendicularly. In the center of the bearing surface 16 again the hole 1
7 is provided in line with the interstitial member 9 and the holes 11 and 8 of the vehicle part 3, and the actuating member or '
It forms a through passage that serves to pass the wire through. Bearing surface 1
6 has three position recesses 18a,b%C1 and 19a
.

Two sets b and c are provided in that form only in the radial direction. Position recess 19 a%b%C is virtual circle 1 from hole 17
3, and one position (the recesses 18a, b, C extend from the virtual circle B to the outer edge of the bearing surface 16. Furthermore, the position recesses 18a, b%C are between the two relative positions - and -. are offset from each other in the circumferential direction by an angle α corresponding to the displacement angle of .

The position recess 19a is oriented in a direction parallel to Y in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. The base part 2 is also made symmetrically with respect to the plane of symmetry 8 perpendicular to the direction W, so that the base part 2 can be mounted without modification on either side of the vehicle.

In Figures 2, 3, and 4, the angle between the protrusion and the depression determining the corresponding position is the same and equal to 120°. However, such angles 1' (indicated by β in Figure 3) can instead be changed to each other; flJ t bar −') i
t only 115°, f 2 ) 2120−, therefore f 3
can also be K as in 125@.

In the assembled state (FIG. 1), fasteners, not shown, mounted under the base part 2 or in the vehicle part 3 itself clamp the bearing surfaces 6 and 16, while the vehicle part 3 and the interstitial member and, on the other hand, the base portion 2 and the interstitial member are positioned by engagement of recesses and projections that position each other. Each of the two bearing surfaces 6 and 16 has two sets of location recesses, namely recesses 7a, b, c, consisting of recessed portions 7a and 7a of the bearing surface 6 and bearing a.
1 depressions 18a, b%c and 19 on surface 16! l, b
, C, and two sets of position projections, namely projections 12 a , 12 b , 1 on the back surface R.
2c and projections 14a, 14b, 14C of the front surface V are also provided on the interstitial member, so that the interstitial member 9 can be inserted in two assembled positions between the bearing surfaces 6 and 16. . In the assembled position, the back surface R of the interstitial member 9 faces the bearing surface 6. Position protrusion 12a
,b,C are position recesses 7a,b,c.

It engages with the outer recessed portion '7a of the. The front face V of the interstitial member 9 therefore faces the bearing surface 16 where the location projection 1
4aSb, c are engaged with position recesses 19a, b, cK threads.

The inner groove portions 7a of the recesses 7a, b, c, and the bearing surface 1
6 position recesses 18a,b%C are not used for this assembly of the interstitial member. For example, in this assembly position, the intervening member is located at a relative position between part 3 and base part 2 -
to be fixed.

If the interstitial member 9 is instead reversed, the front surface V faces the bearing surface 6 and the position projections 14a, b, c are recessed 7a%b
%C is engaged with the inner groove 7a.

Since the dowel 9 then faces the bearing surface 16, the location projections 12a, b, c are indented in the bearing surface 16 by the recess 18a.

engage with b, ,c. Position recesses 18a, b%C and 19
Due to the angle between a, b, and C, the second mounting causes the position to be in a second relative position FLK displaced by an angle α from the relative position F8.

Each mounting of the interstitial member 9 is in position so that the fasteners (not shown) elastically press the bearing surfaces 6.16 towards each other.
The vehicle part 3 can be rotated about the axis A out of a selected relative arrangement.

In such a rotation, the position projection 12a,b%C moves out of the recess 7B,k),c or the position projection 14a,b)c moves out of the recess 7a, Ib-C and or the position projection 12
a, b, c are lifted out of the recesses 18a1b, c. When the force for rocking the vehicle part stops, the vehicle part 3 can be rotated back to the relative position in which the assembly of the intermediate member 9 was previously fixed by the position of the vehicle part. .

As can be seen from the foregoing, the location projections 12a, 12b and 12c, and 14a on the interstitial member or reversible attachment 9.

The installations 14 b and 14 c are angularly or radially displaced from each other by the same angular or radial dimension. Similarly, the recesses 7a, 7b, 7c, 18a, 18b in the respective bearing surfaces 6 and 16.

18 c , 19 a , 19 b and 19 c are also displaced from each other by the same radial dimension or amount. This ensures that the protrusion and the recess properly engage each other in two relative positions.

Similarly, it will be understood and appreciated that the depressions and projections form corresponding grooves and ribs, respectively, so that the relative positions of the two are determined by the circumferential offset K between adjacent grooves. Alternatively, a transition between the ribs or ribs may be provided, in which case the angular displacement between the two relative positions is the sum of several consecutive displacements.

Advantages of the Invention Providing three protrusions and three depressions results in a more even load distribution for the positioning system, providing better support and the desired rocking or motion effect.

Furthermore, because of the unequal angles between the respective corresponding depressions and protrusions, even if there are several corresponding protrusions or protrusions, there is only one correct position with respect to their engagement; The protrusions and recesses do not engage properly even in position.

In order to equip the vehicle model with a steering gear on the right or left side, and in order to attach the vehicle part 3 to one side or the other side of the vehicle, the base part 2 of the -ff1 type and the intermediate member 9 of the -m type are used. ie there is only one vehicle part 3, for example a mirror housing, for each side of the vehicle, and the bearing surfaces 6,6' of the two vehicle parts for the two sides of the vehicle are of the same shape. Fewer elements of simpler manufacture are required than in the past to suit all applications encountered. Therefore, manufacturing is easier and there are no problems with stock storage.

Furthermore, the vehicle user does not have to find out the relative position between the vehicle part and the base part by himself, since care has been taken in advance so that only the correct relative position for the particular application can be used in any case. Because there is.

The above is the entire description of the present invention. Several changes and modifications are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Therefore, the invention is limited only by the scope of the following claims.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a top view of a vehicle part that is swingably attached to one side of the vehicle interior, that is, a vehicle exterior mirror housing, Figure f2 is a bottom view of the vehicle exterior mirror housing of Figure 1, Figures 3a, 3b, Figure 3c shows a relationship diagram of details and Figures 1-4 show top views of other details. (Explanation of symbols) l - Mirror device 2 - Base part 3 - Vehicle part 4 - Swing a vertical 5 - Circular mounting 6.61 - Bearing surface 7 a% b, c - < recess 7 a - Outer groove part 7a, - Inner groove part 8 - Center hole 9 - Interval member 10 - Plate U hole 12a, b, c = protrusion 13 - Imaginary circle 14a, b, c - Protrusion 15 - Circular mounting 16 - Bearing surface 17-・Hole 18a, b, c”・<Indentation 19a, b, Q+w<Indentation...Direction 21-・Vehicle part A...Axis center F8-・O position--Second Position only - Back 8 - Symmetrical plane ■ - Front W - Vehicle

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. The vehicle component is attached by a fixture and comprises at least one location projection and at least one location recess at a distance from the axis, both of which are engaged between the vehicle component and the base component. a vehicle mirror mounting system having a base part fixed to the vehicle, capable of pivoting about an axis out of at least two predetermined relative positions in each case against the forces of a positioning device; Particularly in the vehicle exterior mirror housing, a sandwiching member (9) is placed between the vehicle parts (3, 21) and the base part (2), and the vehicle parts and the base part are respectively positioned and engaged by the sandwiching member, Furthermore, the spacer parts (9)
Vehicle mirror mounting system, characterized in that the can be placed in a first mounting position fixing one relative position (F_R) and in a second, opposite mounting position fixing another relative position (F_L). 2. Bearing surfaces which can be pressed together by fasteners are provided on the vehicle part and the base part, in which at least one surface is provided with at least one position recess, and on either side of the interstitial member (9) (V, R), at least one position protrusion (12a, l, c; 14a, b,
c) are provided in each bearing surface (6, 16) in two position indentations (7a, b, c; 18a, b, c; 19a, b
, c), and is capable of engaging with one of the intervening members (9
) of the position projections (12a, b, c; 14a, b, c) or two position depressions (7a, b, c; 18b, b, c; 19b, b, c)
are arranged around the axis (A) intersecting each other by a total angle (α) corresponding to the angular displacement between the two relative positions (F_L, F_R) The vehicle mirror mounting system according to item 1. 3. The vehicle mirror mounting system according to claim 2, wherein the interspace member (9) is a plate with a small bearing surface (6, 16). 4. The vehicle mirror mounting system according to claim 3, characterized in that the interstitial member (9) is a small plate (10) in the shape of a circular ring or disk. 5 Position projections (12b, b, c; 12
a, b, c) and the position depression (7) on the bearing surface (6, 16)
a, b, c; 18a, b, c; 19a, b, c) are in each case displaced from each other by the same radial dimension. mounting system. 6. The positioning recess and the positioning projection are each at least one groove or rib in a radial direction with respect to the axis,
The rib on one side (V) of the interspace member (9) is the interspace member (9).
A groove (6) in one bearing surface (6) which radially mates with the ribs on the other side (R) but is spaced in a different radial manner.
The groove portions 7a_a, 7a_i) coincide radially with each other and are spaced at the same but different diameters as the ribs of the interstitial member (9), while the grooves of the other bearing surface 16 are spaced from the same but different diameters as the ribs of the interstitial member (9). The vehicle mirror mounting system according to claim 5, characterized in that they are spaced apart from each other by the angle (α) but intersect with each other by the angle (α) in the circumferential direction around the axis (A). 7 On either side (V, R) of the interstitial member (9), three position projections (12a, b, c; 14a, b, c) distributed at equal angular intervals (β) around the axis are provided, and the position projections are provided with respective position depressions (7a, b, c; 18a, b, c; 19a, b) of the bearing surface (6, 16).
, c) are connected with the same number at the same angular interval (β). 8 Corresponding position Angular distance between recess and protrusion (β)
2. The vehicle mirror mounting system according to claim 1, wherein: 9 The base part (2) is symmetrical in shape with respect to the longitudinal direction (X) of the vehicle in a plane of symmetry (S) transverse to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the vehicle parts (3, 21) are symmetrical in shape with respect to the left or right mirror housing. , each bearing surface (6, 6') with a position indentation (7a, b, c) in its housing in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (
9. The vehicle mirror mounting system according to claim 8, wherein the vehicle mirror mounting system is symmetrical with respect to X). 10 In a type of vehicle mirror mounting system that includes a mirror housing and a mirror base, and the base is fixed to the vehicle by a fixing device, etc., a mirror that is inserted between the mirror housing and the mirror base A vehicle mirror mounting system comprising a reversible mirror mounting device; the reversible mirror mounting device having positioning engagement with both a mirror base and a mirror housing. 11. Claim 10, characterized in that the reversible mirror mount can be secured to an alternative position between the mirror base and the mirror housing by reversing the reversible mirror mount. vehicle mirror mounting system. 12. The vehicle mirror mounting system of claim 10, wherein the mirror base, the reversible mount, and the mirror housing have cooperating uneven surfaces. 13. said uneven surfaces include mutually intersecting portions disposed about an axis, said mutually intersecting portions being offset from one another by an angle corresponding to the angular displacement between the mounted positions of the reversible mirror mount; The vehicle mirror mounting system according to claim 12, characterized in that: 14. Each of the mirror housing and the mirror base includes a bearing surface;
11. The vehicle mirror mounting system of claim 10, wherein the mirror mounting device is a small plate approximately the same size as the bearing surface. 15. The vehicle mirror mounting system according to claim 10, wherein the reversible mirror mounting device is generally a disc. 16. The vehicle mirror mounting system according to claim 10, wherein the reversible mirror mounting device includes a plurality of protrusions. 17. The vehicle mirror mounting system according to claim 10, wherein the mirror base includes a plurality of recesses. 18. The reversible mirror mounting device includes radial ribs, and the mirror housing and mirror base each include radial grooves; the ribs on one side of the reversible mirror device are radially aligned with the ribs on the other side; Angular offset: The vehicle mirror mounting system according to claim 10, wherein the groove in the mirror base is offset by the same amount as the offset in the circumferential direction with respect to the groove in the mirror housing. .