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Sun shade motor spring assembly

US8869870B2 · kind B2 · utility

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46References

23Claims

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Assignee

Irvin Automotive Products, LLC · US

Inventors

Joseph P. Wieczorek · Lake Orion, US
David Huff · Waterford, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 1, 2010
Grant date	Oct 28, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 15, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49874
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A motor spring assembly for use in a sun shade assembly in a vehicle comprises a motor spring housing and a bracket integral with and extending from the housing. The assembly also comprises a cover arranged over one side of the housing and a motor spring arranged within the housing. The assembly further comprises a shaft in contact with the motor spring wherein the shaft rotates with respect to the housing. The assembly also includes a connector arranged over an end of the shaft. The motor spring assembly generally will be arranged and secured within a guide rail of a sun shade assembly thus allowing for a more robust and durable sun shade assembly within an automotive vehicle.

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