WO1997027080A1 - External rear-view mirror for motor vehicles, in particular for utility vehicles - Google Patents
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- WO1997027080A1 WO1997027080A1 PCT/IB1997/000347 IB9700347W WO9727080A1 WO 1997027080 A1 WO1997027080 A1 WO 1997027080A1 IB 9700347 W IB9700347 W IB 9700347W WO 9727080 A1 WO9727080 A1 WO 9727080A1
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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
- B60R1/0605—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior specially adapted for mounting on trucks, e.g. by C-shaped support means
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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
- B60R1/12—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
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- the invention relates to an external rear-view mirror for motor vehicles and in particular for utility vehicles comprising a mounting for fastening the mirror to the vehicle body, a support plate disposed on the mounting as a supporting member of the mirror arrangement, a substantially pan- shaped housing fixed to the support plate, a mirror glass pivotably dis ⁇ posed on the support plate in the housing.
- the housing fixed to the support plate and best to be described as "pan-shaped" does not constitute a supporting member of the mirror arrangement, but only a covering member of aerodynamic and design function.
- the open side of the housing is provided with a mirror glass which is mounted on the support plate pivotably by way of an appropriate posi ⁇ tioning aggregate.
- a basic problem in all types of motor vehicles resides in that an antenna for the reception of radio programs, mobile radiotelephone service, navi ⁇ gational signals or the like is to be disposed on the vehicle as optimally as possible from a great variety of aspects.
- the antenna In addition to being sup ⁇ ported in terms of mechanical design in a manner as simple as possible, but at the same time safe, the antenna should be disposed as far away as possible from sources of radio interference in the vehicle on the one hand, and as close as possible to the receiver or transmitter on the other. Attention must also be paid to protection from damages through car-washing plants or vandalism.
- the invention proposes to mount the vehicle an ⁇ tenna for the reception of radio, mobile radiotelephone and navigational signals or the like on the support plate mentioned at the outset within the mirror housing.
- the support plate constitutes a very stable support.
- At least the antenna base that is provided on the support plate is disposed within the mirror housing and thus out of reach.
- the mounting of the antenna on ' the mirror is advantageous also from the point of view of radio engineering, this meaning a fair compromise be- tween as great as possible a distance from sources of interference and as little as possible a distance from the transmitter or receiver, respective ⁇ ly.
- Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of a mirror in an illustration partially broken open
- Fig. 2 shows a second embodiment of a mirror in an illustration partially broken open.
- this mirror construction comprises a mounting formed by two support arms 1, 2 for fixing the mirror to a bracket 3 on the body.
- the two support arms 1, 2 are joined to the bracket 3 by means of a pivot bearing 4.
- the mirror comprises a support plate 5, on which two support jibs 6, 7 are formed, constituting the supporting members of the support arms 1, 2.
- a pan-shaped housing 8 is mounted on the support plate 5 in a manner not shown in detail, covering members 9 that are integrally molded on the housing 8 also enclosing the support jibs 6, 7.
- a rnirror glass 11 is placed into the open side 10 of the housing 8; it is mounted on a mirror support plate (not shown in detail). The latter is joined to the support plate 5 by way of a pivoting aggregate for the mirror glass 11 to be pivotable within the housing.
- the upper edge of the support plate 5 is provided with a bearing extension 12 integrally formed thereon to project outwards and forming a bearing flange 13 for a telescopic antenna 14.
- the bearing extension 12, inclusive of the bearing flange 13, is disposed within the housing 8 virtually behind the mirror glass 11.
- the base 15 of the telescopic antenna 14 is inserted into a corresponding opening 16 in the bearing flange 13 and fastened by conventional lock screwing. Ver ⁇ tically above the bearing flange 13, the upside wall 17 of the housing 8 has an opening 18, through which passes the stationary sliding guide sleeve 19 of the telescopic antenna 14. When pushed in, the telescopic antenna 14 disappears within the mirror housing 8, thus being entirely protected in the pushed-in condition.
- An antenna strand 20 extends from the base 15 of the telescopic antenna 14; it is installed inside the housing 8 and guided invisibly via the support arm 1 and the bracket 3 into the vehicle body.
- Fig. 2 illustrates an embodiment of the subject matter of the invention that provides for particularly efficient protection of the antenna from damaging.
- a so-called "stub antenna” 21 is used, which is disposed entirely within the mirror housing behind the mirror glass 11. Not a single part of the antenna is to be seen externally. Nevertheless, excellent receiving and transmitting properties are ensured, since the housing 8 which regularly consists of plastic material does not exhibit any shielding effect towards electromagnetic waves.
- the base 15 of the stub antenna 21 is mounted on a bearing extension 12 forming a bearing flange 13 and projecting outwards from the support plate 5.
- the bearing extension (12) is integrally formed on the lower part of the support plate 5 so that the stub antenna 21 takes about the height of the support plate 5.
- the embodiment according to Fig. 2 also provides for an antenna strand 20, which is guided within the housing 8, its support arm 1 and the bracket 3 from the antenna base 15 to the body.
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Abstract
An external rear-view mirror for motor vehicles, in particular for utility vehicles, is provided with a mounting (12) for fastening the mirror to the vehicle body, a support plate (5) disposed on the mounting (12) as a supporting member of the mirror arrangement, a substantially pan-shaped housing (8) fixed to the support plate (5), and a mirror glass pivotably disposed on the support plate (5) in the housing (8). A vehicle antenna is mounted on the support plate (5) for the reception and/or transmission of radio, mobile radio-telephone, navigational signals or the like.
Description
EXTERNAL REAR-VIEW MIRROR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, IN PARΗCULAR FOR UTILITY VEHICLES
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to an external rear-view mirror for motor vehicles and in particular for utility vehicles comprising a mounting for fastening the mirror to the vehicle body, a support plate disposed on the mounting as a supporting member of the mirror arrangement, a substantially pan- shaped housing fixed to the support plate, a mirror glass pivotably dis¬ posed on the support plate in the housing.
BACKGROUND ART
External rear-view mirrors of the generic type are known for instance from DE 93 08 052 Ul or U.S. serial number 08/132 720. The central backbone of these types of rear-view mirrors is a support plate as the supporting member of the mirror arrangement, which is disposed on a mounting for fastening the mirror to the vehicle body. In the mirror according to the utility model mentioned first, the support plate and the mounting are made in one piece, whereas the support plate is joined to the mounting by way of a clamping arrangement in the mirror according to the above-mentioned German published patent application. However, the constructional interaction of support plate and mounting is of no sub¬ stantial importance for the invention.
It is, however, worth mentioning that the housing fixed to the support plate and best to be described as "pan-shaped" does not constitute a supporting member of the mirror arrangement, but only a covering member of aerodynamic and design function.
The open side of the housing is provided with a mirror glass which is
mounted on the support plate pivotably by way of an appropriate posi¬ tioning aggregate.
A basic problem in all types of motor vehicles resides in that an antenna for the reception of radio programs, mobile radiotelephone service, navi¬ gational signals or the like is to be disposed on the vehicle as optimally as possible from a great variety of aspects. In addition to being sup¬ ported in terms of mechanical design in a manner as simple as possible, but at the same time safe, the antenna should be disposed as far away as possible from sources of radio interference in the vehicle on the one hand, and as close as possible to the receiver or transmitter on the other. Attention must also be paid to protection from damages through car-washing plants or vandalism.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
To solve these problems the invention proposes to mount the vehicle an¬ tenna for the reception of radio, mobile radiotelephone and navigational signals or the like on the support plate mentioned at the outset within the mirror housing. By nature, the support plate constitutes a very stable support. At least the antenna base that is provided on the support plate is disposed within the mirror housing and thus out of reach. The mounting of the antenna on' the mirror is advantageous also from the point of view of radio engineering, this meaning a fair compromise be- tween as great as possible a distance from sources of interference and as little as possible a distance from the transmitter or receiver, respective¬ ly.
Further features, details and advantages of the invention will become ap- parent from the sub-claims and the ensuing description of two embodi¬ ments of the subject matter of the invention, taken in conjunction with the drawing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of a mirror in an illustration partially broken open, and
Fig. 2 shows a second embodiment of a mirror in an illustration partially broken open.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Fundamentally, attention is drawn to the fact that the basic structure of the two variants of a mirror according to Figs. 1 and 2 corresponds to the external rear-view mirror of DE 93 08 052 Ul. The disclosure of this document is included herein by way of reference. Surnming up it can be said that this mirror construction comprises a mounting formed by two support arms 1, 2 for fixing the mirror to a bracket 3 on the body. The two support arms 1, 2 are joined to the bracket 3 by means of a pivot bearing 4. The mirror comprises a support plate 5, on which two support jibs 6, 7 are formed, constituting the supporting members of the support arms 1, 2. A pan-shaped housing 8 is mounted on the support plate 5 in a manner not shown in detail, covering members 9 that are integrally molded on the housing 8 also enclosing the support jibs 6, 7.
A rnirror glass 11 is placed into the open side 10 of the housing 8; it is mounted on a mirror support plate (not shown in detail). The latter is joined to the support plate 5 by way of a pivoting aggregate for the mirror glass 11 to be pivotable within the housing.
As seen in detail in Fig. 1, the upper edge of the support plate 5 is provided with a bearing extension 12 integrally formed thereon to project outwards and forming a bearing flange 13 for a telescopic antenna 14. The bearing extension 12, inclusive of the bearing flange 13, is disposed within the housing 8 virtually behind the mirror glass 11. The base 15 of the telescopic antenna 14 is inserted into a corresponding opening 16 in
the bearing flange 13 and fastened by conventional lock screwing. Ver¬ tically above the bearing flange 13, the upside wall 17 of the housing 8 has an opening 18, through which passes the stationary sliding guide sleeve 19 of the telescopic antenna 14. When pushed in, the telescopic antenna 14 disappears within the mirror housing 8, thus being entirely protected in the pushed-in condition.
An antenna strand 20 extends from the base 15 of the telescopic antenna 14; it is installed inside the housing 8 and guided invisibly via the support arm 1 and the bracket 3 into the vehicle body.
Fig. 2 illustrates an embodiment of the subject matter of the invention that provides for particularly efficient protection of the antenna from damaging. In this case, a so-called "stub antenna" 21 is used, which is disposed entirely within the mirror housing behind the mirror glass 11. Not a single part of the antenna is to be seen externally. Nevertheless, excellent receiving and transmitting properties are ensured, since the housing 8 which regularly consists of plastic material does not exhibit any shielding effect towards electromagnetic waves.
More specifically, the base 15 of the stub antenna 21 is mounted on a bearing extension 12 forming a bearing flange 13 and projecting outwards from the support plate 5. However, in this case the bearing extension (12) is integrally formed on the lower part of the support plate 5 so that the stub antenna 21 takes about the height of the support plate 5. The embodiment according to Fig. 2 also provides for an antenna strand 20, which is guided within the housing 8, its support arm 1 and the bracket 3 from the antenna base 15 to the body.
Claims
1. An external rear-view mirror for motor vehicles, in particular utility vehicles, comprising - a mounting (1, 2) for fastening the mirror to a vehicle body,
- a support plate (5) disposed on the mounting (1, 2) as a supporting member of the mirror arrangement,
- a substantially pan-shaped housing (8) fixed to the support plate (5),
- a mirror glass (11) pivotably disposed on the support plate (5) in the housing (8), and
- a vehicle antenna (14, 21) mounted on the support plate (5).
2. A mirror according to claim 1, wherein a base (15) of the antenna (14, 21) is fixed to a bearing extension (12), which is integrally formed on the support plate (5) and projects therefrom (5).
3. A mirror according to claim 1, wherein the antenna is a stub antenna (21), which is entirely disposed within the mirror housing (8).
4. A mirror according to claim 1, wherein the antenna (14) projects out¬ wards through an opening (18) in the mirror housing (8).
5. A mirror according to claim 4, wherein the antenna is a telescopic antenna (14).
6. A mirror according to claim 2, wherein the bearing extension (12) is formed on an upper edge portion of the support plate (5).
7. A mirror according to claim 2, wherein the bearing extension (12) is formed on the lower part of the support plate (5).
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| BR9707062A BR9707062A (en) | 1996-01-25 | 1997-01-27 | External rear-view mirror for motor vehicles |
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| DE19602578.8 | 1996-01-25 | ||
| DE19602578A DE19602578A1 (en) | 1996-01-25 | 1996-01-25 | Exterior rear view mirror for motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles |
| US68550196A | 1996-07-24 | 1996-07-24 | |
| US08/685,501 | 1996-07-24 |
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| GB820162A (en) * | 1955-05-17 | 1959-09-16 | Reliance Transp Electrical Ser | Combined mirror or other accessory and radio aerial for fitting to motor vehicles |
| FR1587730A (en) * | 1967-09-15 | 1970-03-27 | ||
| US3522584A (en) * | 1966-03-18 | 1970-08-04 | Yorck Joachim Talbot | Rearview mirror assembly for motor vehicles |
| GB2157633A (en) * | 1984-04-11 | 1985-10-30 | William Sydney Charlton | Rear view mirrors |
| WO1990009041A1 (en) * | 1989-01-30 | 1990-08-09 | Werner Schmidt | Combined mirror and aerial installation for vehicles |
| EP0567244A1 (en) * | 1992-04-23 | 1993-10-27 | Britax (Geco) S.A. | Antenna for vehicle radio |
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| GB820162A (en) * | 1955-05-17 | 1959-09-16 | Reliance Transp Electrical Ser | Combined mirror or other accessory and radio aerial for fitting to motor vehicles |
| US3522584A (en) * | 1966-03-18 | 1970-08-04 | Yorck Joachim Talbot | Rearview mirror assembly for motor vehicles |
| FR1587730A (en) * | 1967-09-15 | 1970-03-27 | ||
| GB2157633A (en) * | 1984-04-11 | 1985-10-30 | William Sydney Charlton | Rear view mirrors |
| WO1990009041A1 (en) * | 1989-01-30 | 1990-08-09 | Werner Schmidt | Combined mirror and aerial installation for vehicles |
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