Sunvisor assembly having a rounded edge
US6409245B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/487
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sun visor assembly having a rounded member partially defining the outer edge of the sun visor which forms a more user-friendly edge than existing sun visor designs. The sun visor is formed from a substantially flat foundation that is folded unto itself thereby forming two foundation halves. The halves have corresponding shapes that define the edge of the sun visor. An upholstery cover covers the foundation and forms an exterior surface of the sun visor. A bead member is attached to the foundation and includes a stem portion that attaches to the foundation. The bead member also includes the rounded member whose surface forms a substantially semicircular cross section which faces away from the sun visor. In one embodiment, the rounded member is integrally formed with the foundation, itself, and this embodiment therefore does not include an additional bead member.
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