Two-piece sun visor bushing and method of use
US5107569A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C33/20
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a vehicle sun visor assembly, a bushing apparatus comprising a pair of identical bushing half members is provided as a replacement for worn conventional one-piece sun visor bushings. The half members of the bushing apparatus are designed to be assembled over the end of a sun visor pivot rod and inserted into the hollow cavity of a sun visor mounting member to create a friction connection between the sun visor and the mounting member. The friction connection enables a vehicle operator to adjust the position of the sun visor relative to the mounting member on application of a predetermined torque to the sun visor pivot rod, and enables the mounting member to support the sun visor in its adjusted position when the applied torque is removed.
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