Patent · US Expired

Slide-out visor

US5964494A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 1999
Grant dateOct 12, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 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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