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Visor control

US5967588A · kind A · utility

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17References
21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 19, 1998
Grant dateOct 19, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 19, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J3/0265
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle visor having a pivot rod or a slip tube with a torque control disposed therein. The pivot rod or slip tube surface is provided with a layer of hardened material on the external surface to improve the wear and abrasion resistance of the pivot rod or slip tube surface in contact with the torque control. A preferred embodiment for the hardened material layer is a hard coat anodized surface layer on an aluminum pivot rod or slip tube.

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