Abstract:
A door mirror device includes a mirror housing mounted to a mirror base, a folding mechanism for enabling the mirror housing to pivot rearward of the vehicle when a load higher than a predetermined value is applied to the mirror housing from the front side of the vehicle. The mirror housing has a first region occupying more than half of the vertical area of the mirror housing and has a second region occupying a less area than the first region. The outer surface of the second region is located in front of the outer surface of the first region. The acute angle in a plan view between the outer surface of the second region and an outer side surface of the vehicle is greater than the acute angle between the outer surface of the first region and the outer side surface of the vehicle.

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
       [0001]    The present invention relates to a vehicular door mirror device which is attached to, for example, a vehicle body of a car or the like. 
       BACKGROUND ART 
       [0002]    For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a door mirror device in which a cap and a housing of a door mirror are separately formed, and the cap is attached to the housing in such a manner that the external shape of the cap smoothly continues to the external shape of the housing. Generally, the front side of the housing of the vehicular door mirror is shaped to be more inclined toward the vehicle rear side in portions farther from the vehicle body side in the vehicle width direction. 
         [0003]    In the above case, as illustrated in  FIGS. 13A and 13B , when the acute angle θA or θB formed between the outer side surface  2  of the vehicle body  1  and the front surface  4  of the housing  3  in plan view in use position of the door mirror is smaller, the air resistance is smaller, and therefore the fuel efficiency and the like are improved. The acute angle θA between the outer side surface  2  of the vehicle body  1  and the front surface  4  of the housing  3  illustrated in  FIG. 13A  is set smaller than the acute angle θB between the outer side surface  2  and the front surface  4  illustrated in  FIG. 13B . (That is, θA&lt;θB.) 
         [0004]    In addition, for security reasons, the vehicular door mirror is required to have such a structure that when a collision with an object (obstacle  5 ) from the vehicle front side occurs, the collision causes the housing  3  to rotate around a rotational axis (not shown) toward the vehicle rear side to a housed position. In  FIG. 13B , the points P 1  and P 2  are the points of collisions between the front surface  4  of the housing  3  and the obstacle  5 , and located at a predetermined equal distance D from the outer side surface  2  of the vehicle body  1 . 
       CITATION LIST 
     Patent Literatures 
       [0005]    Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Laid-open No. 2004-196298 
       SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
     Technical Problem 
       [0006]    However, in the case where the acute angle θ formed between the outer side surface  2  of the vehicle body  1  and the front surface  4  of the housing  3  of the door mirror is reduced for improving aerodynamic characteristics, the force component F acting on the housing  3  of the door mirror, which is obtained by vector decomposition of the collision load imposed by the object (obstacle  5 ) from the vehicle front side, is reduced. In  FIGS. 13A and 13B , the force component F 1  acting on the housing  3  of the door mirror in the case illustrated in  FIG. 13A  is smaller than the force component F 2  acting on the housing  3  of the door mirror in the case illustrated in  FIG. 13B . (That is, F 1 &lt;F 2 .) 
         [0007]    In other words, when the acute angles θ between the outer side surface  2  of the vehicle body  1  and the front surface  4  of the housing  3  are different, the force components F acting on the housing  3  of the door mirror at the points P 1  and P 2  of the collisions with the object (obstacle  5 ) are different. Therefore, when the acute angles θ between the outer side surface  2  of the vehicle body  1  and the front surface  4  of the housing  3  is reduced for improving the aerodynamic characteristics, the housing  3  does not appropriately rotate toward the vehicle rear side, so that the load between the colliding object (obstacle  5 ) and the housing  3  can increase. 
         [0008]    Further, as illustrated in  FIGS. 14A and 14B , when the distances S from the outer side surface  2  of the vehicle body  1  to the central point O of the object (obstacle  5 ) are equal, the distance D 1  from the outer side surface  2  of the vehicle body  1  to the point P 1  of collision is different from the distance D 2  from the outer side surface  2  of the vehicle body  1  to the point P 2  of collision. (That is, D 1 ≠D 2  and D 1 &lt;D 2 .) In addition, the distance from the vehicle body  1  to the rotational axis (not shown) of the housing  3  in the case illustrated in  FIG. 14A  is smaller than the distance from the vehicle body  1  to the rotational axis (not shown) of the housing  3  in the case illustrated in  FIG. 14B . Thus, in the case illustrated in  FIG. 14A , the rotational moment of the housing  3  is small, and therefore there is a possibility that the housing  3  may not appropriately rotate. 
         [0009]    The general object of the present invention is to provide a vehicular door mirror device which can achieve, in good balance, both of reduction of air resistance and turnability of a door mirror toward the vehicle rear side on collision with an object. 
       Solution to Problem 
       [0010]    In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is characterized in that the vehicular door mirror device is provided with a mirror base which is attached to an outer side surface of a vehicle, a mirror housing which is attached to the mirror base, and a turning mechanism which enables the mirror housing to rotate toward the vehicle rear side when a load corresponding to more than a predetermined value is imposed on the mirror housing from the vehicle front side. In addition, the mirror housing includes a first region which occupies more than half of the extent in the vertical direction in front view of the vehicle, and a second region which occupies a smaller extent than the first region. Further, an outer surface of the second region is located ahead of an outer surface of the first region in the direction toward the vehicle front; and the acute angle formed between the outer surface of the second region and the outer side surface of the vehicle in plan view is set greater than the acute angle formed between the outer surface of the first region and the outer side surface of the vehicle in plan view. 
         [0011]    According to the present invention, the acute angle formed between the outer side surface of the vehicle and the first region, which occupies more than half in the vertical direction in front view of the vehicle and has great influence on aerodynamic characteristics, can be set smaller than the acute angle formed between the outer side surface of the vehicle and the second region. Therefore, the air resistance can be reduced. In addition, when an object collides from the vehicle front side, the second region, which has a smaller influence on aerodynamic characteristics than the first region, collides earlier than the first region. Therefore, the force component being caused by the collision load imposed by the object and acting on the mirror housing can be enhanced. Consequently, according to the present invention, it is possible to achieve, in good balance, both of reduction of air resistance and turnability of the door mirror toward the vehicle rear side on collision with an object. 
         [0012]    An additional feature of the present invention is that the mirror housing includes a base member connected to the turning mechanism, and a cap member attached to the base member; the first region is arranged in the cap member; and the second region is arranged in the base member. 
         [0013]    According to the present invention, the second region is arranged in the base member, which is connected to the turning mechanism. Therefore, the collision load can be effectively transmitted from the base member to the turning mechanism, so that the mirror housing can be turned with high reliability. In addition, the first region is arranged in the cap member, which is formed separately from the base member. Therefore, the external shape of the first region can be easily changed according to figure design, aerodynamic design, or the like, so that the freedom of product development, design change, and the like increases. 
         [0014]    The meaning of the expression “the base member connected to the turning mechanism” includes the case in which the base member is directly connected to the turning mechanism, and the case in which the base member is indirectly connected to the turning mechanism, for example, through a bracket connected to the turning mechanism. 
         [0015]    An additional feature of the present invention is that a transparent protruding member is attached to the mirror housing, and the second region is arranged in the protruding member. 
         [0016]    Since the second region is arranged in the transparent protruding member according to the present invention, harmful influence on design can be suppressed even in the case where the protruding member has a shape adapted for the turning load. 
         [0017]    An additional feature of the present invention is that the vehicular door mirror device according to the present invention is further provided with a light guide which is housed in part inside the mirror housing and is exposed in the remaining part to outside of the mirror housing, a light element is arranged inside the mirror housing, and the protruding member is the light guide, which guides light entering a portion of the light guide to the outside of the mirror housing and emits the light. 
         [0018]    According to the present invention, the protruding member can be used as the light guide. Therefore, the number of parts and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. In addition, since the light element cannot be externally visually recognized while the protruding member does not emit light, the product appearance can be improved. 
         [0019]    An additional feature of the present invention is that the second region is arranged in the entire region extending in the vehicle width direction from the position in which the turning mechanism is arranged to the outermost edge of the mirror base. 
         [0020]    According to the present invention, the second region is arranged in the entire region extending in the vehicle width direction from the position in which the turning mechanism is arranged to the outermost edge of the mirror base. Therefore, the mirror housing can be smoothly rotated (turned) at whatever position on the second region an object collides. 
         [0021]    An additional feature of the present invention is that the first region is arranged on a coated surface, and the second region is arranged on an uncoated surface. 
         [0022]    According to the present invention, the second region is arranged on the uncoated surface, the unevenness of which is relatively inconspicuous. Therefore, it is possible to form the mirror housing to have an external shape appropriate for the turning load while suppressing harmful influence on design. In addition, both of the product appearance and the aerodynamic characteristics can be improved because the coated surface, which has great influence on design, becomes the first region, which occupies more than half. 
       Advantageous Effect of Invention 
       [0023]    According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a door mirror device which can achieve, in good balance, both of reduction of air resistance and turnability of a door mirror toward the vehicle rear side on collision with an object. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0024]      FIG. 1  is a partial side view of a vehicle in which a door mirror device according to an embodiment of the present invention is used. 
           [0025]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 1 . 
           [0026]      FIG. 3  is a front view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 2 . 
           [0027]      FIG. 4  is a plan view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 2 . 
           [0028]      FIG. 5  is a view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 3  from the direction indicated by the arrow Z. 
           [0029]      FIG. 6  is an end face view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 4  along the line VI-VI. 
           [0030]      FIG. 7  is an end face view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 4  along the line VII-VII. 
           [0031]      FIG. 8  is a diagram presented for explanation on turnability on collision of an object with a mirror housing. 
           [0032]      FIG. 9  is a partial side view of a vehicle in which a door mirror device according to another embodiment of the present invention is used. 
           [0033]      FIG. 10  is a perspective view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 9 . 
           [0034]      FIG. 11A  is a perspective view of a door mirror device according to a further embodiment of the present invention, and  FIG. 11B  is a longitudinal cross-sectional view along the line XI-XI indicated in  FIG. 11A . 
           [0035]      FIG. 12  is a plan view illustrating a scene in which an object collides with a protruding member of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 11A . 
           [0036]      FIGS. 13A and 13B  are diagrams presented for explanation and illustrate relationships between air resistance and turnability, toward the vehicle rear side, of door mirrors on collision with an object according to a conventional technique. 
           [0037]      FIGS. 14A and 14B  are diagrams presented for explaining a relationship with the rotational moment of the door mirror according to a conventional technique in the cases where the distance from the outer side surface of the vehicle body to an object is unchanged. 
       
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS 
       [0038]    Hereinbelow, an embodiment of the present invention is explained in detail with reference to the drawings when necessary.  FIG. 1  is a partial side view of a vehicle in which a door mirror device according to the embodiment of the present invention is used,  FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 1 ,  FIG. 3  is a front view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 2 ,  FIG. 4  is a plan view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 2 ,  FIG. 5  is a view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 3  from the direction indicated by the arrow Z,  FIG. 6  is an end face view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 4  along the line VI-VI, and  FIG. 7  is an end face view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 4  along the line VII-VII. 
         [0039]    As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the door mirror device  10  according to the embodiment of the present invention is applied to a door mirror which enables the driver to view the vehicle rear side (rear lateral side) of the vehicle  11 . 
         [0040]    The door mirror devices  10  is attached to the outer side surface  14  of each of the right and left front doors  12  on the driver seat side and the front passenger a s seat side. As the present embodiment of the present invention, the door mirror device  10  attached to the outer side surface  14  of the right front door  12  is explained below, and the door mirror device  10  attached to the outer side surface  14  of the left front door  12  is not explained. 
         [0041]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 2 and 3 , the door mirror device  10  is constituted by a mirror base  16 , a mirror housing  18 , a turning mechanism  20 , a mirror  22 , and for example, a direction indicator  24 . The mirror base  16  is attached to the outer side surface  14  of the right front door  12 . The mirror housing  18  is attached to the mirror base  16 . The turning mechanism  20  enables the mirror housing  18  to rotate to the vehicle rear side when a load corresponding to a predetermined value or more is imposed on the mirror housing  18  from the vehicle front side. The mirror  22  (illustrated in  FIG. 6 ) is arranged in the mirror housing  18  and enables visual recognition of the scene on the vehicle rear side. The direction indicator  24  displays a turn signal and the like. 
         [0042]    The mirror housing  18  is supported in such a manner that the mirror housing  18  can turn to three positions of a possible front turn position, a use position, and a housed position (possible rear turn position). The possible front turn position is the position to which the mirror housing  18  can rotate from the use position in the direction toward the vehicle front side for impact buffering, for example, when the mirror housing  18  collides with an obstacle while the vehicle moves backward. In addition, the use position is the position at which the mirror housing  18  is normally used. The housed position (possible rear turn position) is the position to which the mirror housing  18  can turn (rotate) from the use position in the direction toward the vehicle rear side for buffering impact, for example, when the mirror housing  18  collides with an obstacle while the vehicle moves forward. 
         [0043]    The mirror housing  18  is shaped to be more inclined toward the vehicle rear side in portions farther from the vehicle body side in the vehicle width direction (the right-left direction). In addition, the mirror housing  18  includes a first region R 1  (the unhatched portion) and a second region R 2  (the hatched portion), which are ranged in the vertical direction. The first region R 1  occupies more than half of the surface area viewed from the vehicle front side, and the second region R 2  occupies an extent (surface area) smaller than the first region R 1 . 
         [0044]    The outer surface  26  of the second region R 2 , which is a portion of the second region R 2  located forwardmost in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, protrudes by a predetermined length in the horizontal direction from the outer surface  28  of the first region R 1 , which is a portion of the first region R 1  located forwardmost in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. That is, as illustrated in  FIG. 6 , the outer surface  26  of the second region R 2  is located the length ΔT ahead of the outer surface  28  of the first region R 1  in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. 
         [0045]    In addition, as illustrated in  FIG. 4 , the acute angle θ2 formed in plan view between the outer surface  26  of the second region R 2  and the outer side surface  14  of the vehicle body is set greater than the acute angle θ1 formed in plan view between the outer surface  28  of the second region R 1  and the outer side surface  14  of the vehicle body (i.e., θ1&lt;θ2). In other words, the acute angle θ2 formed between the outer side surface  14  of the vehicle body and the tangential line passing through a collision point P 2  at which the outer surface  26  of the second region R 2  first comes into contact with an obstacle  5  is set greater than the acute angle θ1 formed between the outer side surface  14  of the vehicle body and the tangential line passing through a collision point P 1  at which the outer surface  28  of the second region R 1  is assumed to first come into contact with the obstacle  5  (i.e., θ1&lt;θ2). As in the cases illustrated in  FIG. 13 , the collision points P 1  and P 2  are equally distant by a predetermined distance from the outer side surface  14  of the vehicle  11 . Although the obstacle  5  does not actually come into contact at the collision point P 1  as explained later, the collision point P 1  is illustrated for convenience in explanation on the tangential line at the acute angle θ1. 
         [0046]    Alternatively, for example, the acute angle θ2 formed between the outer side surface  14  of the vehicle body and the tangential line passing through a point, located forwardmost in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, on the outer surface  26  of the second region R 2  may be set greater than the acute angle θ1 formed between the outer side surface  14  of the vehicle body and the tangential line passing through a point, located forwardmost in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, on the outer surface  28  of the first region R 1  (i.e., θ1&lt;θ2). 
         [0047]    Further, as illustrated in  FIGS. 2 and 3 , the second region R 2  is arranged in the entire region extending in the vehicle width direction from the innermost edge, on the vehicle interior side, of the mirror base  16  to the outermost edge of the mirror base  16  and including the position of a shaft portion  36  which constitutes the turning mechanism  20 . In addition, it is possible to arrange the first region R 1  on a coated surface, which is an outer surface of the mirror housing  18  coated with paint, and arrange the second region R 2  on an uncoated surface, which is an outer surface of the mirror housing  18  not coated with paint. 
         [0048]    The mirror housing  18  includes a base member  30 , a cap member  32 , and a bracket  34 . The base member  30  is connected to the turning mechanism  20 , the cap member  32  is attached to the base member  30 , and the bracket  34  is housed inside the cap member  32 . (See  FIG. 6  for the bracket  34 .) The base member  30 , the cap member  32 , and the bracket  34  are formed of, for example, resin material. The first region R 1  is arranged in the cap member  32 , and the second region R 2  is arranged in the base member  30 . The base member  30  may be connected to the turning mechanism  20  directly, or indirectly through the bracket  34 , which is connected to the turning mechanism  20 . 
         [0049]    The turning mechanism  20  includes the shaft portion  36  (illustrated in  FIG. 2 ), an overriding recess (not shown), and an override projection (not shown). The mirror housing  18  can turn around the shaft portion  36 , and the overriding recess and the override projection are arranged on the base member  30  and the bracket  34 . In this case, the mirror housing  18  can turn from the use position to the housed position or the possible front turn position when the overriding recess overrides the override projection. 
         [0050]    As illustrated in  FIG. 7 , the direction indicator  24  includes a transparent or opaque member  40  and a light source (not shown). The transparent or opaque member  40  is arranged at a slit  38  in the cap member  32 . 
         [0051]    The door mirror device  10  according to the present embodiment is basically constituted as above. Next, operations and effects of the present embodiment are explained below.  FIG. 8  is a diagram presented for explanation on turnability on collision of an object with a mirror housing. In  FIG. 8 , for convenience, the door mirror device  10  attached to the outer side surface  14  of the left front door  12  on the passenger side of the vehicle body is illustrated. 
         [0052]    In the present embodiment, as illustrated in  FIG. 4 , the acute angle formed between the outer side surface  14  of the vehicle body  11  and the first region R 1 , which occupies more than half in the vertical direction and has great influence on the aerodynamic characteristics, can be set small in comparison with the acute angle formed with the second region R 2  (i.e., θ1&lt;θ2). Therefore, the air resistance can be reduced. In addition, according to the present embodiment, as illustrated in  FIG. 8 , when a collision with an object (obstacle  5 ) from the vehicle front side occurs, the second region R 2 , which has small influence on the aerodynamic characteristics, collides with the object earlier than the first region R 1 . Therefore, the force component being caused by the collision load imposed by the object (obstacle  5 ) and acting on the mirror housing  18  can be enhanced by the second region R 2 . Consequently, according to the present embodiment, both of reduction of air resistance and turnability of the mirror housing  18  (door mirror) toward the vehicle rear side on collision with an object can be achieved in good balance. 
         [0053]    Further, since the base member  30  connected to the turning mechanism  20  is arranged in the present embodiment, the collision load can be effectively transmitted from the base member  30  to the turning mechanism  20 , so that the mirror housing  18  can be turned with high reliability. Furthermore, since the first region R 1  is arranged in the cap member  32 , which is separately formed from the base member  30 , the external shape of the first region R 1  can be easily changed according to figure design, aerodynamic design, and the like, so that the freedom of product development, design change, and the like increases. 
         [0054]    Moreover, in the present embodiment, the second region R 2  is arranged in the entire region extending in the vehicle width direction from the innermost edge, on the vehicle interior side, of the mirror base  16  to the outermost edge of the mirror base  16  and including the position of the shaft portion  36  which constitutes the turning mechanism  20 . Therefore, according to the present embodiment, for example, when a collision with an object from the vehicle front side occurs, the mirror housing  18  can be smoothly rotated (turned) at whatever position on the second region R 2  the object collides, because the second region R 2  is arranged in the entire region in which the colliding object can cause rotation of the turning mechanism  20  around the shaft portion  36  as a rotation center. 
         [0055]    Further, in the present embodiment, in the case where the second region R 2  is arranged on the uncoated surface, on which unevenness is relatively inconspicuous, the second region R 2  can be formed to have a profile appropriate for the rotatable load while suppressing harmful influence on design. In addition, both of product appearance and aerodynamic characteristics can be improved because the first region R 1 , which occupies more than half, is arranged on the coated surface, which has great influence on design. 
         [0056]    Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a collision with an object (obstacle  5 ) from the vehicle front side occurs, the second region R 2  collides with the object earlier than the first region R 1 . Therefore, only the point P 2  becomes a point of collision with the object (obstacle  5 ). In this case, the distance between the collision point P 2  and the central point of the shaft portion  36  of the turning mechanism  20  is greater than the distance between the collision point P 1  and the central point of the shaft portion  36  of the turning mechanism  20 . Therefore, for example, even when the force being caused by a collision load imposed by the object (obstacle  5 ) and acting on the mirror housing  18  is assumed to be unchanged, the rotational moment of the mirror housing  18  around the shaft portion  36  as a rotation center can be set great. 
         [0057]    Next, a door mirror device  10   a  according to another embodiment of the present invention is explained below.  FIG. 9  is a partial side view of a vehicle in which the door mirror device according to the other embodiment of the present invention is used, and  FIG. 10  is a perspective view of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 9 . In the following explanations on the other embodiment, the same constituent elements as in the embodiment explained before bear the same reference numbers, and the detailed explanations on the same constituent elements are not repeated. 
         [0058]    In the door mirror device  10   a  according to the other embodiment, the mirror base  50  has a shape different from the mirror base in the embodiment explained before, although the mirror housing  18  has the same shape as the embodiment explained before. The mirror base  50  has a plate-like shape with a large width, and is attached to a position near a corner portion between a door waist  52  and a door sash  54 . The mirror base  50  is fixed to the door sash  54 . 
         [0059]    Next, a door mirror device  10   b  according to a further embodiment of the present invention is explained below.  FIG. 11A  is a perspective view of the door mirror device according to the further embodiment of the present invention,  FIG. 11B  is a longitudinal cross-sectional view along the line XI-XI indicated in  FIG. 11A , and  FIG. 12  is a plan view illustrating a scene in which an object collides with a protruding member of the door mirror device illustrated in  FIG. 11A . 
         [0060]    The door mirror device  10   b  according to the further embodiment is different from the embodiments explained before in that the protruding member  62 , which protrudes outward by a predetermined length, is fitted onto a portion of a mirror housing  60  and the second region R 2  is arranged in the protruding member  62 . The protruding member  62  is formed of, for example, a transparent resin material. 
         [0061]    As illustrated in  FIG. 12 , the protruding member  62  is arranged to protrude forward from an upper outer surface  60   a  of the mirror housing  60  in the front-rear direction of the vehicle in plan view. That is, the protruding member  62  is arranged such that when collision with an object (obstacle  5 ) from the vehicle front side occurs, the second region R 2 , which is realized by the protruding member  62  having little influence on aerodynamic characteristics, collides with the object earlier than the first region R 1 , which is the upper outer surface  60   a.    
         [0062]    More specifically, as illustrated in  FIG. 11B , the protruding member  62  is arranged such that a portion  62   a  of the protruding member  62  is housed inside the mirror housing  60 , and the remaining portion (externally protruding portion)  62   b  functions as a light guide which is exposed to the outside of the mirror housing  60 . A light element  64 , for example, an LED is arranged inside the mirror housing  60  in such a manner that the light from the light element  64  which enters a portion of the light guide is guided to the outside of the mirror housing  60  and emitted. 
         [0063]    In the present embodiment, the second region R 2  is arranged in the transparent protruding member  62 . Therefore, even in the case where the protruding member  62  has an external shape adapted for the turning load, harmful influence on design can be suppressed. 
         [0064]    In addition, according to the present embodiment, the protruding member  62  can be used as a light guide. Therefore, the number of parts can be reduced, so that the manufacturing cost can be suppressed. Further, when the protruding member  62  does not emit light, the light element  64  cannot be visually recognized from outside. Therefore, the product appearance can be improved. 
         [0065]    Since the other operations and effects of the above embodiment are the same as those of the door mirror device  10  illustrated in  FIG. 2 , detailed explanations on the other operations and effects of the above embodiment are not repeated. 
       LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS 
       [0066]      10 ,  10   a,    10   b:  Door Mirror Device 
         [0067]      11 : Vehicle 
         [0068]      14 : Outer Side Surface 
         [0069]      16 : Mirror Base 
         [0070]      18 ,  60 : Mirror Housing 
         [0071]      20 : Turning Mechanism 
         [0072]      26 : Outer Surface (Second Region) 
         [0073]      28 : Outer Surface (First Region) 
         [0074]      30 : Base Member 
         [0075]      32 : Cap Member 
         [0076]      62 : Protruding Member (Transparent Material) 
         [0077]      64 : Light Element 
         [0078]    R 1 : First Region 
         [0079]    R 2 : Second Region 
         [0080]    θ1, θ2: Acute Angle