Abstract: In this vehicular imaging device, a positive electrode terminal for a heater and a negative electrode terminal for the heater, which are different from a heater film of a cover glass, are integrally formed with a bracket body of a bracket by insert molding. When the cover glass is disposed in the bracket body, a positive electrode side press-contact part of the positive electrode terminal for the heater and a negative electrode side press-contact part of the negative electrode terminal for the heater are brought into press contact with the heater film of the cover glass. Thus, the positive electrode terminal for the heater, the negative electrode terminal for the heater, and the heater film are electrically connected together.

Abstract: In a camera apparatus, when an installation body is stored and a restriction mechanism of a retractor restricts the rotation of the installation body, the installation body is pressed, a knob of a return mechanism is pressed, and the rotation restriction of an operating body by the restriction mechanism is released by the return mechanism. Therefore, the installation body can be deployed.

Abstract: A vehicle imaging apparatus includes an imaging device capable of imaging an imaging side thereof; a transparent heater that is provided at least in a range of an angle of view of the imaging device at the imaging side of the imaging device, that generates heat by being energized, and that heats an imaging side of the imaging device; and a resistance member that is provided at an electrical circuit including the heater, and that generates heat by being energized, an electrical resistance value of the resistance member is increased along with increase in temperature of the resistance member due to heat generation such that a current value of current that flows to the heater is decreased.

Abstract: In a vehicle camera device, a camera is housed inside a bracket of a base, and a stud bolt of the base is connected to a side door. Heat generated by the camera is transferred to the side door via the bracket, the base, and the stud bolt. Therefore, the heat generated by the camera can be efficiently released from the camera.

Abstract: In a vehicle camera device, engaging claws of a base are passed through through-holes of a camera mechanism and insertion pins of a second cover are inserted in insertion holes that are within the engaging claws, such that the through-holes are positioned with respect to the engaging claws and the insertion pins are positioned with respect to the insertion holes. Therefore, the camera mechanism and the second cover can be positioned with respect to the base, and a lens of the camera mechanism and an opening of the second cover can be aligned well.

Abstract: At a camera device for a vehicle, a camera images an obverse side of a glass cover via the glass cover. A water repelling film is formed on an obverse side surface of the glass cover. A transparent conductive film of the glass cover generates heat, and the glass cover is heated. Because the transparent conductive film is electrically conductive, electrical resistance of an obverse side surface of the water repelling film can be lowered by the transparent conductive film, and charging of the obverse side surface of the water repelling film can be suppressed.

Abstract: There is provided a camera apparatus, including: a transparent member that transmits light; a camera, at which a lens is provided, the camera performing imaging via the transparent member and the lens; a closing body that closes off a space between the transparent member and the lens; and a vent hole that vents the space.

Abstract: At a camera device for a vehicle, a camera images an obverse side of a glass cover via the glass cover. A water repelling film is formed on an obverse side surface of the glass cover. A transparent conductive film of the glass cover generates heat, and the glass cover is heated. Because the transparent conductive film is electrically conductive, electrical resistance of an obverse side surface of the water repelling film can be lowered by the transparent conductive film, and charging of the obverse side surface of the water repelling film can be suppressed.

Abstract: There is provided a mirror device for a vehicle, including: a support body that is fixed to a vehicle body side and supports a mirror of the vehicle; and a covering body that covers an outer periphery of the support body, wherein the covering body includes: a first covering body, mounting of which to the support body by a linear movement is constrained, the mounting of the first covering body to the support body including turning of the first covering body relative to the support body, and a second covering body that is combined with the first covering body.

Abstract: There is provided a camera apparatus, including: a transparent member that transmits light; a camera, at which a lens is provided, the camera performing imaging via the transparent member and the lens; a closing body that closes off a space between the transparent member and the lens; and a vent hole that vents the space.

Abstract: A door mirror device for a vehicle has a mirror base that is fixed to a vehicle body side and that has a mirror base side screw portion. Further, the door mirror device for a vehicle has a stand that has a rotating shaft portion around whose axis is rotated a mirror supporting portion that supports a mirror, and a stand side screw portion that is engaged with the mirror base side screw portion. Further, the stand is fixed to the mirror base in a state in which the mirror base side screw portion and the stand side screw portion are engaged.

Abstract: There is provided a mirror device for a vehicle, including: a support body that is fixed to a vehicle body side and supports a mirror of the vehicle; and a covering body that covers an outer periphery of the support body, wherein the covering body includes: a first covering body, mounting of which to the support body by a linear movement is constrained, the mounting of the first covering body to the support body including turning of the first covering body relative to the support body, and a second covering body that is combined with the first covering body.

Abstract: Deformation of an assembly portion side portion of a rotating portion is suppressed in a rotating mechanism. In a vehicle door mirror device, a case rotates with respect to an assembly portion of a stand on actuation of a stowage mechanism, thereby rotating a bracket and a mirror integrally with the case. The case is housed inside a housing sleeve of the bracket from the lower side. A reinforcement is fixed to the lower side of the case, the reinforcement thereby restricting deformation of a lower side portion of the case. Vibration deformation of the lower side portion of the case due for example to vibration of the vehicle can accordingly be suppressed, enabling the occurrence of chattering of the mirror to be suppressed.

Abstract: In an imaging device, a camera images an image through a lens. Moreover, a heat transfer member transfers heat to the lens, and heats the lens. Here, the lens is exposed to the exterior of the imaging device through an exposing hole of the heat transfer member and an opening of the design cover. Thus, a larger amount of light can be made incident to the imaging element.

Abstract: In a vehicle door mirror device, an inner wall of a mirror holder is supported by an inner support face of an inner support section of a support pivot, and a drive rod is displaced to pivot the mirror holder and a mirror. Note that a limiting recessed portion of the inner support section is disposed across a center axis line at the opposite side from the inner support face, and has a larger dimension about the center axis line than that of the inner support face. Input from the inner wall to the inner support section of displacement force of the drive rod toward the vehicle rear is limited by the limiting recessed portion. Thus, when the drive rod starts to be displaced toward the vehicle rear, the inner wall can be pivoted with respect to the inner support section, and the mirror can be pivoted smoothly.

Abstract: Deformation of an assembly portion side portion of a rotating portion is suppressed in a rotating mechanism. In a vehicle door mirror device, a case rotates with respect to an assembly portion of a stand on actuation of a stowage mechanism, thereby rotating a bracket and a mirror integrally with the case. The case is housed inside a housing sleeve of the bracket from the lower side. A reinforcement is fixed to the lower side of the case, the reinforcement thereby restricting deformation of a lower side portion of the case. Vibration deformation of the lower side portion of the case due for example to vibration of the vehicle can accordingly be suppressed, enabling the occurrence of chattering of the mirror to be suppressed.

Abstract: A back coat, a metal thin film and a top coat are applied to an outer surface of a base member of a visor cover of a vehicle door mirror device, and in particular the metal thin film is formed by vapor deposition. The film thickness of the metal thin film can accordingly be made thinner than a case of when forming a metal film by plating, and the thickness of the metal thin film is easily managed. Accordingly, unwanted deformation of the visor cover when forming the metal thin film to the outer surface of the visor cover is not occurred, or deformation occurring in the visor cover can be suppressed.

Abstract: In a vehicle door mirror device (10), an outer side surface (20B), with respect to a vehicle, of a projection (20) of a door mirror stay (16) is made to be flat. Further, an angle of the outer side surface (20B) with respect to a front-rear direction of the vehicle, inward or outward with respect to the vehicle, is not more than 2 degrees. Therefore, wind arriving at the outer side surface (20B) flows rearward with respect to the vehicle with fluctuation thereof being suppressed, and its flow is straightened. Furthermore, a radius of curvature of a corner portion (20E) at an outer rear side, with respect to the vehicle, of the projection (20) is not more than 15 mm. Therefore, wind arriving at the outer side surface (20B) of the projection (20) is suppressed from flowing along the corner portion (20E), and its flow is straightened. Thus, wind noise performance of the door mirror stay (16) can be improved.

Abstract: In a vehicle door mirror device (10), an outer side surface (20B), with respect to a vehicle, of a projection (20) of a door mirror stay (16) is made to be flat. Further, an angle of the outer side surface (20B) with respect to a front-rear direction of the vehicle, inward or outward with respect to the vehicle, is not more than 2 degrees. Therefore, wind arriving at the outer side surface (20B) flows rearward with respect to the vehicle with fluctuation thereof being suppressed, and its flow is straightened. Furthermore, a radius of curvature of a corner portion (20E) at an outer rear side, with respect to the vehicle, of the projection (20) is not more than 15 mm. Therefore, wind arriving at the outer side surface (20B) of the projection (20) is suppressed from flowing along the corner portion (20E), and its flow is straightened. Thus, wind noise performance of the door mirror stay (16) can be improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for holding a visor for a door mirror device. In the present invention, a seat is integrally formed at a backside of a visor cover. A clip, which is formed separately from the visor cover, is mounted to the seat. A clip-engaging hole is formed at a frame, and, by engaging the clip with the clip engaging hole, the visor cover can be assembled to the frame.