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Vehicle security shade with telescoping end pieces

US5813449A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 1997
Grant dateSep 29, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R5/047
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle security shade adapted for use within the interior compartment of a motor vehicle and having a shade which can be extended to enclose the vehicle compartment area. The shade assembly is removably attached to the motor vehicle interior by using one or more end piece assemblies having a telescoping end piece. The end piece is biased to an outer position through the use of a compression spring. The end piece engages with a socket or other mounting feature of the motor vehicle interior trim. The axially moveable end piece includes a blocking means which allows the end piece to move under the influence of the compression spring to its outer position but is blocked from returning from its inner position until an actuator is manually operated. The positive mechanical blocking of inward movement of the end piece is provided at a plurality of relative extended positions of the end piece.

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