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Vehicle visor having snap-in support pin

US6120086A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 27, 1999
Grant dateSep 19, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 27, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J3/0278
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sun visor assembly includes first and second core halves foldable along a common edge to form an outboard cavity. One of the first and second core halves includes a retaining assembly. A cover material is configured for covering the first and second core halves, and includes at least one slit formed therethrough. A support pin assembly includes at least one snap foot insertable through the slit for engagement with the retaining assembly to secure the support pin assembly within the outboard cavity and to secure the cover material to the first and second core halves. A method for forming a sun visor assembly is also provided.

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