One-piece sunshade assembly having an integrated handle recess and guide rails
US6824206B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A one-piece sunshade assembly for covering a vehicle sunroof includes guide flanges and a handle integrated into a sunshade panel that covers the sunroof. The guide flanges, handle, and sunshade panel are all formed from the same molding process to form the one-piece sunshade assembly from a plastic material such as polypropylene. An occupant of the vehicle grasps the handle that is molded to be recessed in the sunshade panel to slide the panel and cover and uncover the sunroof. The guide flanges extend from the sunshade panel to slidably engage guide rails and guide the panel as it is slid.
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