Slide-out visor
US5964494A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J3/0208
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle sun visor according to the invention includes a frame defining an open-top channel and a track assembly mounted to the frame in the channel. The track assembly includes a planar central portion and depending parallel sidewalls. Each track sidewall is hinged to the central portion for hinged articulation of the sidewalls relative the central portion prior to assembly within the frame. Further, each track sidewall has at least one inwardly directed flange forming at least one track. An extender blade is mounted in the at least one track for sliding movement from a retracted position substantially within the track assembly to an extended position wherein the extender blade at least partially extends from the track assembly.
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