Sun visor for motor vehicles

US5076634A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Hermann Muller · Bonn, DE
• Tassilo Pflanz · Bad Hersfeld, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 5, 1991
• Grant date: Dec 31, 1991
• Expiry date: Feb 5, 2011

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S136/291
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A sun visor for motor vehicles is provided that can be pivoted about its upper longitudinal rim. On that side that in a folded-down position faces toward the outside, the sun visor is provided with solar modules that are connected to at least one storage cell disposed in a recessed portion on the inner side of the sun visor. A pivot mounting of the sun visor can be snapped into and out of a catching device on the vehicle so that current stored from solar energy while driving can also be used outside of the vehicle. The sun visor can be supplemented with additional sun shields of appropriate construction.