Vehicle sun visor with illumination powered by kinetic motion
US9193298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q3/252
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle sun visor system and method for powering the vehicle sun visor are provided herein, and include a generator configured to produce a first current via kinetic motion. A converter is electrically coupled to the generator and configured to convert the first current into a second current. An energy storing device is electrically coupled to the converter and configured to store an electrical charge. An illumination source is electrically coupled to the energy storing device and configured to operate between an ON and an OFF state, wherein during the ON state, the electrical charge stored in the energy storing device is discharged to supply electrical power to the illumination source.
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