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Outer support bracket for vehicle sun visor

US5411310A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateAug 4, 1994
Grant dateMay 2, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/44026
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An outer support bracket for a vehicle sun visor outer support shaft having a body with a fastening pin for installation in an opening in the vehicle body and having two arms which define an insertion opening for the outer support shaft for the visor. A cover cap installable over the fastening pin. Angle levers are positioned on the insertion end of the fastening pin, including a first leg extending for insertion into the opening and a second leg extending outward from the fastening pin, such that upon installation of the fastening pin with the first leg into the opening of the vehicle and upon the second legs contacting the body of the vehicle, the angle levers are pivoted so that the first legs lock the angle lever against removal from the opening while the second legs engage the side of the fastening pin. The cover cap is installed over the second legs to hold the second legs to the fastening pin and hold the fastening pin installed in the body opening. A detent nose into recess connection between the cap and the second legs.

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