Patent · US Expired

Swivel bearing bracket for vehicle sun visors

US5468041A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 1994
Grant dateNov 21, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J3/0221
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The swivel-bearing bracket of plastic has a base body, a rear support dome on its rear side and a passage hole for a sun-visor shaft. For the attachment without screws of the swivel-bearing bracket to the ceiling of the vehicle, two fastening elements, with cross member and oppositely directed hooks, are spaced from the supporting dome and are formed on the rear side of the base body. The hooks can be inserted through openings in the ceiling and can be engaged behind the ceiling by the turning the base body. For locking in the fastening elements, pins are introduced into the openings in the ceiling and are engaged with the cross members. The pins are on respective caps over window openings in the base body.

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