JP3033516U - Rearview mirror with direction indicator - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Problem] To solve the problems of a rearview mirror with a direction indicator, such as difficulty in rearward viewing with the rearview mirror, tired driver's eyes, and difficulty in seeing blinking of the direction indicator. Greatly increase. A direction indicator (2) is provided below a rearview mirror that is attached so as to project laterally from a vehicle body (A). At least the mirror surface of the rearview mirror (1) and the direction indicator (2)
A visor (3) for shading is provided between the vehicle and the direction indicator (2) on the vehicle side.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a rearview mirror equipped with a turn signal indicator, and is particularly suitable for large vehicles such as trucks and buses.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 It is obligatory for automobiles to be equipped with a turn signal (so-called turn signal) to inform vehicles in front and behind and pedestrians when changing lanes or turning left or right.

However, the direction indicators are often provided only on both sides of the front light on the front of the vehicle body and on both sides of the rear light on the rear, and can be confirmed in an oncoming vehicle or a rear traveling vehicle. Even if it could be done, it could not be confirmed by vehicles (especially motorcycles and bicycles) and pedestrians on the side of the car body, and accidents such as entrainment occurred due to this. In particular, recently, due to changes in regulations, it is no longer obligatory to install direction indicators on the side of vehicle bodies such as trucks, so further increases in accidents are expected.

Further, since the turn signal indicator is mounted at a relatively low position, it is considerably lower than the eyes of pedestrians, bicycles, and motorbike drivers, and if it is close to the car, it may be on the side. It is difficult to confirm without it.

Therefore, the direction indicators are attached to the rearview mirrors (so-called side mirrors, which include fender mirrors, door mirrors, etc.) located on both sides of the vehicle body, and the direction indicators are installed from a side vehicle or a pedestrian. Various proposals have been made to make it easier to recognize and prevent traffic accidents such as involvement.

For example, JP-A-57-138445, JP-A-3-287424, JP-A-4-55136, JP-A-7-237496, JP-A-7-251672, JP-A-55-181202, JP-A-55-181202 Kai 58-6855, Kai 58-1 11647, Kai 62-172647, Kai 63-35640, Kaihei 2-11740, Kaihei 2-9 6330, Kaikai 7 -18992 etc. is a rearview mirror with a direction indicator as described above. In order to prevent entanglement, these are equipped with a turn signal indicator facing backward so that the turn signal indicator can be checked from diagonally behind. An invention in which the turn signal indicator is placed forward so that it is easy to check from oncoming vehicles, Many inventions have been filed, including Utility Model 4-84050 and Utility Model 4-69337.

Among the rearview mirrors with a direction indicator as described above, the type in which the direction indicator is attached to the rear side can be evaluated as a proposal, but it is not practical and most of them have not been realized until now. It has not been commercialized.

As a problem, first, when the turn signal operates and blinks, the blinking light enters the eyes of the driver and is psychologically frustrating. Especially, for a driver such as a truck, a bus, or a taxi who drives for a long time. One of the reasons is that the eyes become very tired.

Further, unlike a normal direction indicator, it is mounted on a rearview mirror located relatively above the vehicle body so that a pedestrian, a motorcycle, or the like in the rear can easily recognize it. In addition, it is practically difficult to actually recognize it even when it is flashing because the surroundings of the direction indicator are too bright during the daytime due to the direct sunlight, and during the daytime this rearview mirror with direction indicator is There was little merit to attach.

More seriously, when changing lanes or turning left or right, the driver checks the rearview mirror to confirm the rear, but at that time, since the direction indicator is blinking near the rearview mirror There was a drawback in that it was extremely difficult to visually recognize what was going on behind the mirrors (especially at night, it was almost impossible to see behind), and on the contrary, accidents due to careless backwards were likely to occur.

[0011] Thus, although originally intended to contribute to traffic by eliminating accidents, in reality not only a sufficient effect cannot be obtained, but rather a situation in which a traffic accident is prone to occur. The ironic result was that it was created.

[0012]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 Therefore, it is an issue to provide a rearview mirror with a turn signal that can actually contribute to traffic safety by arranging the above inconveniences.

[0013]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The rearview mirror with a direction indicator of the present invention is provided with a direction indicator (2) below the rearview mirror that is mounted so as to project to the side of the vehicle body (A), and at least the mirror surface (1) of the rearview mirror and the direction. A visor (3) for shielding light is provided between the indicator (2) and on the side of the direction indicator (2) on the vehicle side.

[0014]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described using preferred embodiments. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a rearview mirror with a direction indicator (for the left side of the body (A) of a large vehicle such as a truck) according to the present invention. This rearview mirror with direction indicator is used for large vehicles such as trucks.

(1) is a mirror surface of the rearview mirror, and (2) is a direction indicator attached below it. As described above, in the case of a large vehicle, the direction indicator is mounted below the rearview mirror, and since the rearview mirror is located at a relatively high position, mounting the direction indicator below the rearview mirror makes it easier for the vehicle or pedestrian traveling behind to see it. In addition, it is possible to position the turn signal, and if it is attached to the outside of the rearview mirror, the vehicle width becomes wider and it becomes difficult to drive on narrow roads.

The blinking of the direction indicator (2) is interlocked with the blinking of a normal direction indicator installed in the front and rear of the vehicle body.

(3) is a visor, which is between the mirror surface (1) of the rearview mirror and the direction indicator (2) (that is, above the direction indicator (2)) and the direction indicator (2) It is provided on the side of the car body side. With this arrangement, the flashing light of the turn signal indicator (2) is blocked by the visor (3) so that it does not enter the eyes of the driver, and there is no frustration or eye fatigue due to flicker.

Further, since the direction indicator (2) is located in the shadow of the visor (3) even under strong sunlight from above the rearview mirror, the surroundings of the direction indicator (2) are relatively dark even in the daytime. Maintained. Therefore, the blinking of the turn signal (2) is clearly recognized.

Further, even when the driver looks backward with the rearview mirror when changing lanes, it is possible to firmly check the mirror surface (1) of the rearview mirror without being obstructed by the light of the direction indicator (2). it can.

Whether or not the turn signal operates properly can be checked regularly (or each time the passenger gets in), and it is not necessary to check during driving, so the driver does not blink the turn signal at all. There is no problem even if you can't see it.

The base portion of the direction indicator and the base portion of the rearview mirror may be integrally formed, or may be separately formed and then joined. In the latter case, the direction of the direction indicator may be adjusted by slightly changing the angle of the direction indicator with respect to the rearview mirror. In this way, the direction of the turn signal can be adjusted appropriately even if the angle of the rearview mirror is slightly different due to the driver's physique, driving posture, seat position preference, and other factors.

In the above embodiment, the visor (3) is provided only between the mirror surface (1) of the rearview mirror and the direction indicator (2) and only on the side of the direction indicator (2) on the vehicle body side. In addition to this, it may be provided below the direction indicator (2) or laterally outside (on the side opposite to the vehicle body). However, in this case, it is desirable to set the visor in this part at a slight angle (so that it becomes wider toward the rear) so that it can be seen from the rear as well as from the driver's seat of a vehicle with a low vehicle height.

In addition, in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 60-183642, "A rear irradiation lamp is provided in close proximity to a rearview mirror, and an antiglare shield is provided between the mirror surface of the rearview mirror and the rear irradiation lamp. A "rear-view mirror characterized by protruding body" has been proposed, and an anti-glare shield (a "visor" in the present invention) is provided to prevent light near the rear-view mirror from entering the eyes of the driver. It is similar to the present invention in that it is used.

However, the rear irradiation lamp devised in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 60-183642 basically "maintains the side and rear visibility of the vehicle when the vehicle retreats" at night, and the rear road surface is In order to be able to irradiate, "the light flux emitted from the rear irradiation lamp is set to be slightly downward from the horizontal direction". For that reason, he says that no light will enter the eyes of the driver simply by "projecting an anti-glare shield between the mirror surface of the rearview mirror and the irradiation surface of the rear irradiation lamp" (though in this case, actually However, it is considered that the light of the rear irradiation lamp reaches the driver's eyes from the side of the rear irradiation lamp).

On the other hand, when the direction indicator is attached to the rear-view mirror as in the present invention, the direction indicator is not “set slightly downward from the horizontal direction”, and therefore, it is not actually used. In the case of the anti-glare shield as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 of 60-183642 (both showing the embodiment of the invention of No. 60-183642), the light of the turn signal is seen from the side to the driver's eyes. The problem of the present invention cannot be solved because it cannot be prevented from entering. Also, since the anti-glare shield of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 60-183642 protrudes obliquely downward, it may be suitable for illuminating obliquely downward, but in the present invention, such an anti-glare It is not preferable to use a shield because it will be difficult for the vehicles and pedestrians behind to see the blinking of the turn signals.

Therefore, the present invention is not one in which the antiglare shield of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 60-183642 is simply diverted to a rearview mirror with a direction indicator, and there is a great difference in effect.

[0027]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, the present invention solves the problems of the rearview mirror with a direction indicator, such as difficulty in rearward viewing by the back mirror, tired driver's eyes, and difficulty in blinking of the direction indicator, thus increasing practicality. I was able to raise it.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing an embodiment of a rearview mirror with a direction indicator according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Mirror surface of rearview mirror (2) Direction indicator (3) Visor (A) Body

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A direction indicator is provided below a rearview mirror that is attached so as to project laterally from a vehicle body, and at least between the mirror surface of the rearview mirror and the direction indicator and to the side of the direction indicator on the vehicle side. A rearview mirror with a direction indicator, which is equipped with a visor for shading.