Abstract: The visor joins to the roof of a motor vehicle to deflect heavy precipitation, such as a downpour, from a windshield. The visor is a permanent motorized device with a hollow planar cover. The cover contains a means to extend and retract the visor from the cover and over the windshield. The extension and retraction means is a spring balanced motorized cable and pulley system. The cable attaches to the rear of the visor and the visor has rollers in tracks for extending and retracting from the cover. A driver presses the switch to extend the visor as the motor unwinds the cable and the springs relax. When a downpour passes, the driver presses the switch to retract the visor as the motorized system reverses. The visor reduces vision impairment of drivers caused by precipitation.

Abstract: A visor for vehicles and the like includes a core made of a meltable material. The core includes first and second halves that are interconnected by a connecting arrangement that includes posts that are frictionally received in openings. The posts may form an interference fit with the openings, such that the visor core material melts as the posts are pressed into the openings to thereby weld the core material at the connectors together and interconnect the halves of the visor core.

Abstract: A shade assembly includes a plurality of fastening blocks and a shade with a flexible frame. Each of the plurality of the fastening blocks is adhered onto a top edge or a bottom edge of a window frame of an automobile and has a lengthwise groove with a narrower opening for receiving the shade. Thus, the shade doesn't need to be removed when lifting or lowering the side window. Further, the shade can be easily removed because of the flexible frame.

Abstract: A combination window shade and handle device includes a frame adapted to be secured above a window of a motor vehicle window; a handle centrally positioned on the frame; a winding core coupled to the frame; a shade wound onto the winding core, the shade having one free end and one fixed end adhered to the winding core, the shade having a surface area which can substantially cover a selected surface area of the window; and a tab positioned at the free end of the shade to allow a user to engage the shade.

Abstract: A visor assembly having a slip-on upholstered sleeve and a mating snap-in stretchable accessory band for holding maps and the like.

Abstract: A center mounted visor assembly for mounting in a vehicle that allows the visor to be rotated downward and upward, from front windshield to side window, and horizontally along the windshield from vehicle side to vehicle center as needed is taught. Provision for vanity power for a vanity light is also taught.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention concerns an obturating device for a vehicle, comprising two panels superposed and united to one another, defining an at least partially closed internal space, and movable occulting means which may extend in the said closed space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sun visor comprising a sun visor body made of plastic; a coating of the sun visor body fixed onto the sun visor body and a spring element for mounting the sun visor in a motor vehicle. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for manufacture comprising the following steps: Inserting at least two plastic plates in plane opposed arrangement in a blow mold for sun visors; inserting a spring element and a pipe for gas or fluid supply between the at least two plastic plates; closing the blow mold and connecting the plastic plates via heat supply; and forming the plastic plates by the application of pressure via the pipe, connecting of the coating with the plastic plates and fixing of the spring element on the plastic plates.

Abstract: A sun visor assembly includes a foundation folded unto itself to form first and second foundation halves. A first skate member is secured to the first foundation half and includes a first rounded edge portion of predetermined radius. A second skate member is secured to the second foundation half and includes a second rounded edge portion of predetermined radius. The first and second rounded edge portions cooperatively define a rounded edge of predetermined radius. In an embodiment, one of the first and second skate members also includes a sun visor accessory support formation.

Abstract: The windshield umbrella is a safety device designed to yield the maximum visibility in poor weather conditions. In inclement weather, the unit protrudes from the top of any windshield to serve as a shield and drainage device. It is wind-resistant and can be retracted when not in use or removed completely for easy storage. The windshield umbrella can be available as a permanent remote operated unit with roof harness or as a completely removable self-mounted unit.

Abstract: A sun shade includes a shade material configured to inhibit light from passing through the material, the material having a trapezoidal shape when in an open state and being configured to expand from the open state to an expanded state, and an attaching mechanism configured to repeatably and releasably attach the shade to a window.

Abstract: A sun visor for use with a motor vehicle includes a visor body having sufficient acoustic transmissibility such that the visor body is sufficiently sound transparent. The visor body further being sufficiently opaque so as to inhibit passage of light through the visor body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle visor that may be used on either the right side or the left side of a vehicle without the need for side specific parts. The vehicle visor has a textured outer surface requiring no additional finishing covering. The vehicle visor may also provide for the mounting of a vanity mirror or a vanity mirror and light. Thus, the vehicle visor of the present invention is non-handed resulting in cost savings and simplified assembly.

Abstract: A light blocking system, apparatus and device which substantially reduces or eliminates light transmission from occurring in that area surrounding a vehicle's rear view mirror between the vehicle's visors. In one embodiment, the present invention is of sufficient width and height to substantially cover the sunlight transmission area while allowing operation of the vehicle, the apparatus including a notch adapted to receive an arm which connects the rear view mirror to the main viewing window; and a coupling system on the apparatus, the coupling system adapted to removably secure the apparatus into and from the sunlight transmission area.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flocked sun visor varying in color, constitution, structure, haptics and appearance and a method for its manufacturing. The variable surface coating of the sun visor and the adaptation to the interior fittings of a motor vehicle is achieved by the applied flocks varying in material, shape, structure and color. In the method for manufacturing flocked sun visors, the sun visor body having a hard and smooth surface, preferably a blow molded sun visor body made of plastic, is coated with adhesive and subsequently flocked by using electrostatic effects. In comparison to known methods for manufacturing sun visors having an attractive appearance, the present invention is cheaper and less time-consuming. There are five method steps: Cleaning, priming, adhesive coating, flocking and solidifying.

Abstract: In a motor vehicle wherein a rear view mirror is attached in a spaced relationship to an interior of a windshield by a support arm disposed intermediately between a pair of spaced sun visors, in combination, a sun visor is provided which includes a panel envelope formed of an elastic material defining a predetermined perimeter of a predetermined expanse having front and back surfaces, a single closed loop of a spring-like material located about the an interior perimeter of the envelope, the loop dimensioned to have an expanse which is greater than the expanse of the envelope so as to stretch the envelope, and wherein a compliant compressive spring force of the loop retains the sun visor between a roofline adjacent to the interior of the windshield and the support arm while the vehicle is in motion.

Abstract: A sun visor assembly is provided that includes a core member, a foundation extending over the core member, and a cover extending over the foundation and forming an outer surface of the sun visor assembly. In an embodiment, the core member includes a plate having at its upper edge a hinge portion and at its lower edge a rounded bead. The core member may also be corrugated to include one or more peaks and troughs.

Abstract: An improved sliding sun visor assembly for a vehicle includes a visor body. The visor body has an inner surface which defines a first frictional engagement surface. A visor arm is provided and has a first end attachable to a portion of the vehicle, and a second end. A detent clip is disposed about the second end of the visor arm. A detent member receives the detent clip and has an outer surface which defines a second frictional engagement surface. The second frictional engagement surface is selectively engaged with the first frictional engagement surface.

Abstract: A sun visor assembly for a vehicle to be used in conjunction with an overhead airbag is disclosed. The sun visor assembly includes a visor panel, a pivot rod, and a mount for securing the sun visor assembly to the vehicle. The sun visor assembly also has a deflecting element for allowing the visor panel to be deflected out of the path of an inflating overhead airbag. The deflecting element could be a detachable catch mechanism that holds the visor panel in an operational position until the airbag deploys. The deflecting element could also be a spring loaded pivot or crease disposed within the body of the visor panel. The deflecting element could further be a tear seam or flexible fabric for channeling the trajectory of the overhead airbag.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved sunshade board, the sunshade board comprises: a digital radio device that comprises at least one memory card socket, operate display panel, a sense display device that comprises at least one display screen, optical coupling member. The present invention decreases volume of radio device, and decreases taken room by putting digital music through memory card. And the memory card has small volume and large capacity, and is room-saving, easy-taking, and sense objects by optical coupling member, and can transfer sense results with board degree and high security to display screen disposed on sunshade board.

Abstract: An inner shell (10) for vehicle bodies molded from a foam plastic includes at least one flap (14) which can move optionally between a non-usage position to a usage position. Preferably the flap (14) serves as a sun visor, allows access to a function element or a cavity (16), or both. According to the invention the flap (14) is formed as a part of the inner shell (10) and in its non-usage position closes essentially surface-flush with the areas of the inner shell (10) adjacent to the flap (14).

Abstract: A family of visors for automotive vehicles includes a plurality of members. Each member of the family includes at least some degree of commonality and preferably some degree of difference with one or more members of the family.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a polarized filter film having a plurality of light-filtering layers 20, 22, 24, each having a different polarization aperture and tint hue that can be selectively combined to form a polarized filter film having a combined opacity rating of 5% to 55% when applied to a transparent medium 18 such as a window. The combined polarized filter film 10 is comprised of a plurality of layers 20, 22, 24 of light-filtering material wherein each layer has a plurality of apertures 26, 28 positioned either vertically 36 or angularly 38 so that the horizontal rays associated with glare are reduced dramatically. Each layer of film has a plurality of slotted apertures 36, 38 that is biased or offset from the overlaying light-filtering film apertures whereby varying degrees of light-blocking properties can be achieved by using the light-filtering films in conjunction with additional layers.

Abstract: The sun visor has a decorative cover securely affixed over a core formed of foldable first and second core halves. Receiving surfaces defining a planar end are formed on each of the first and second core halves and extend substantially continuously between opposed ends.

Abstract: A sun visor assembly is provided that includes a foundation having a pair of foundation halves. An upholstery cover extends over each of the foundation halves to form an outer of the sun visor. A vanity mirror brow is disposed over one of the foundation halves under the cover, such that a portion of the cover is raised off of the foundation. A vanity mirror assembly is disposed over the cover assembly adjacent the vanity mirror brow. The addition of the vanity mirror brow between the foundation and the cover gives the perception that at least a portion of the vanity mirror assembly is attractively recessed into the foundation.

Abstract: A heat radiating structure of an interior member is provided with a heat radiating portion adapted to be applied to a vehicle and disposed on a rear surface of an interior member whose surface is adapted to be applied with external energy, a heat receiving and radiating portion connected to a vehicle body of the vehicle, and a reflecting member allowing heat radiation, radiating from the heat radiating portion to an inside of the interior member, to be reflected and propagated to the heat receiving and radiating portion. The reflecting member cooperates with the heat radiating portion and the heat receiving and radiating portion to define a closed space.

Abstract: A pivot rod connection interface cover for covering the connection interface of a sun visor pivot rod which protects occupants from head impact injury in the event of a crash, yet allows the sun visor to both pivot and rotate in a fully normal and familiar manner. The pivot rod connection interface cover is composed of a base member and a cover member rotatively connected thereto. The base member is affixed to the roof of the vehicle and preferably serves as a pivot rod support which allows rotation of the pivot rod with respect to the roof. The cover member has a preferably hemispherical dome shape that snappingly engages the base member so as to be rotatable therewith and receives therewithin the pivot rod connection interface (ie., including the elbow). Preferably, but not necessarily, internal to the cover member are left and right guide walls which serve as crush features, as well as assistance to guiding the pivot rod therewithin.

Abstract: A light-responsive controlling device for automatically controlling a headlamp and/or a sunshade curtain is disclosed. The control device includes a photo-sensor mounted on a vehicle for generating a sensing signal in response to the intensity of an environmental light, a discriminating circuit electrically connected to the photo-sensor for optionally generating a triggering signal according to a comparing result of the sensing signal with a reference signal, a hold circuit electrically connected to the discriminating circuit for outputting a confirming signal in response to the triggering signal uninterrupted for a predetermined period, and a drive circuit electrically connected to the hold circuit and a headlamp or a sunshade curtain of the vehicle for providing a drive current in response to the confirming signal for the headlamp to emit a certain level of light or for the sunshade curtain to perform opening/closing operations.

Abstract: A vehicle windscreen accessory comprising a body member, an adjustable support structure for the body member whereby the position of the body member can be adjusted, the body member comprising a mirror member and a loudspeaker having a bending wave panel-form acoustic member, the mirror member and panel-form member being integral. The accessory can be in the form of, e.g., a sun visor or a rear view mirror.

Abstract: The sun visor has a decorative cover securely affixed over a core formed of foldable first and second core halves. Receiving surfaces defining a planar end are formed on each of the first and second core halves and extend substantially continuously between opposed ends.

Abstract: A motor vehicle sun screen device for a vehicle roof module has at least one guideway which extends from back to front in a longitudinal direction of a roof module, a housing which is mounted on the roof module, a first sun screen that can be moved forward from the housing and that is guided in the guideway, at least one cassette mounted on the lower edge of the first sun screen, and a second sun screen contained in the cassette.

Abstract: A sun visor attachment which is constructed from generally planer, unitary plastic member that can be folded into the configuration of a sleeve which is adapted to slidably extend over the sun visor of a vehicle. When in position over the vehicle sun visor, the attachment can be slidably adjusted transversely, of the vehicle, to block sun rays entering the windshield of the vehicle at an angle between the driver side and passenger side sun visors. In one form of the invention, the attachment also includes a lower panel that can be folded from a stowed position into a downwardly extending position to effectively block sun rays entering below the vehicle visor and a generally fan shaped, side panel that is foldable out of plane to block sun rays entering through the driver side window.

Abstract: A sunshade for a roof assembly in a vehicle includes a substrate having a plurality of tube members arranged parallel to each other. The axes of the tube members are positioned at an oblique angle relative to a plane of the substrate. The oblique orientation reduces the amount of light flow into the vehicle through the opening across which the sunshade extends. In one example, polygonal tube members establish a honeycomb-like structure that is rigid and self-supporting. The inventive sunshade allows for reduced light transmission through an opening in a vehicle while still allowing ventilation through that opening.

Abstract: The sun visor includes a core formed of first and second foldable halves. A recess is formed in one of the halves and receives a filler member. In one aspect, the filler member has a thickness the same as the depth of the recess. A cover is mountable over the core and the filler member. Another aspect, a mirror assembly is mountable in the recess. In one aspect, the mirror assembly is mounted in the recess, with the cover interposed between the mirror assembly and the core half Lock projections carried on the mirror assembly are extendible through apertures in the core half into engagement with lock receivers carried on the other core half to attach the mirror to the core when the core halves are locked together. The mirror assembly may include a mirror, or a frame surrounding a mirror, or an optional pivotal cover carried on the frame or optional illumination elements carried in a frame for illuminating the mirror.

Abstract: A collapsible automobile shades comprising a pleated screen which can be selectively moved between an opened position and a collapsed position. The shade can be mounted to either an automobile's visor, to shade the vehicle from sunlight which would otherwise enter the car through the front windshield, or to a side window of the vehicle, to shade the vehicle from sunlight which would otherwise enter the vehicle through a side window of the vehicle. The shade includes a mounting assembly to mount the shade to the visor or the side window. It is also preferably provided with a closure, such as a strap which extends around the shade, to maintain the shade in the collapsed position.

Abstract: A mirror light assembly and method are provided for illuminating a visor. The visor mirror light assembly includes a visor body. A mirror is slidably disposed relative to the visor body. A source of illumination is disposed adjacent the mirror. An electrical circuit provides electrical power from a power source to the source of illumination. Preferably, the mirror is movable between a first position wherein the electrical circuit is open and the source of illumination is not illuminated, and a second position wherein the electrical circuit is closed and the source of illumination is illuminated.

Abstract: A sun visor has a plurality of receivers and projections defining snap connections for securing first and second core halves in a folded over, closed position. The receivers are carried on one of the core halves and include angularly extending latch arms. The projections are carried on the other core half and have an enlarged head insertable through the spaced ends of the latched arms such that the latch arms snap underneath the head into engagement with a stem of each projection to lock the projection in the receiver.

Abstract: A sun shade for use with and mounting to a side or rear automobile window includes a material comfigured to inhibit sunlight from passing through the material while allowing sufficient light to pass through the material such that a person can see through the material, and a temperature indicator coupled to the material and configured to provide a visible indication of temperature, where the sun shade is configured to attach to the side or rear automobile window.

Abstract: A molded energy absorber includes two sections connected by a plurality of hinge elements. One section has a plurality of telescopically crushable tubular cylinders integrally molded thereon. The two sections are folded together and the energy absorber attaches to a structural vehicle pillar on the inside of the vehicle. Upon impact, the tubular cylinders are fractured and crush telescopically, thereby dissipating much of the impact energy.

Abstract: A sun visor, which generally includes a foundation which may be folded unto itself to form two foundation halves, and an upholstery cover disposed over the foundation, the foundation halves include connecting elements which engage one another to secure the foundation halves together. Additionally, a frame member may be disposed between the folded foundation halves, the frame member including connecting elements which engage corresponding connecting elements of the foundation halves to secure the foundation halves to the frame member. The foundation halves include a liner board and a bead member section. The bead member section is secured to the outer edge of the liner board with a liner board interlocking mechanism which prevents the liner board and the bead member section from separating. A cover retention assembly is associated with each of the foundation halves and engages the ends of the upholstery cover to secure the cover to the sun visor foundation.

Abstract: A sun visor, which generally includes a foundation which maybe folded unto itself to form two foundation halves, and an upholstery cover disposed over the foundation, the foundation halves include connecting elements which engage one another to secure the foundation halves together. Additionally, a frame member may be disposed between the folded foundation halves, the frame member including connecting elements which engage corresponding connecting elements of the foundation halves to secure the foundation halves to the frame member. For example, in one embodiment, a plurality of clips may be integrally formed in a pair of connecting strips which are each associated with a foundation half, the clips of the connecting strips engaging one another when the foundation halves are pressed together to secure the foundation halves together.

Abstract: A sun visor assembly having a core member comprising an integral visor clip assembly. The sun visor is formed from either a substantially flat foundation that is folded unto itself, thereby forming two foundation halves, or from a pair of discreet foundation halves. The edge of the foundation, whether it comprises a single member folded unto itself or a pair of discreet halves, is shaped to correspond to the visor clip assembly, such that the foundation does not have to be cut-out to accommodate the visor clip assembly. This obviates the need to stretch and pull the upholstery cover through cutout portions in the foundation, thereby leading to a more efficient and less complex assembly of the sun visor.

Abstract: A modular sun visor includes a visor bezel having a center support rod, an elbow rod subassembly, and a visor blade. The visor bezel is pivotally and slidingly attached to the elbow rod subassembly, which is configured to be attached to the interior of a vehicle. The center support rod of the visor bezel is selectively attachable to the vehicle at a center support. The visor blade is chosen from an inventory of differently sized visor blades, any one of which is attachable to the visor bezel. When a sun visor is required for a different make or model of vehicle, only the visor blade is changed; thus, production and inventory costs are reduced.

Abstract: A thin edge radius sun visor comprising a frame assembly consisting of a pair of mating frame members connected by a pair of hinges and having attached thereto a cover assembly consisting of a stiffener board and a cover fabric is disclosed. The sun visor frame assembly locked together by male/female snap locks.

Abstract: A modular sun visor includes upper and lower visor bezels configured to be attached to different sized visor blades. The upper and lower visor bezels are snapped together and capture one of the visor blades between them. The visor blade is then heat staked to the bezels. An elbow arm is pivotally connected to at least one of the visor bezels, and is also pivotally connected to a vehicle. The sun visor is further selectively attachable to the vehicle at a center support. When a sun visor is required for a different make or model of vehicle, only the visor blade is changed; thus, production and inventory costs are reduced.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flocked sun visor varying in colour, constitution, structure, haptics and appearance and a method for its manufacturing. The variable surface coating of the sun visor and the adaptation to the interior fittings of a motor vehicle is achieved by the applied flocks varying in material, shape, structure and colour. In the method for manufacturing flocked sun visors, the sun visor body having a hard and smooth surface, preferably a blow molded sun visor body made of plastic, is coated with adhesive and subsequently flocked by using electrostatic effects. In comparison to known methods for manufacturing sun visors having an attractive appearance, the present invention is cheaper and less time-consuming. There are five method steps: Cleaning, priming, adhesive coating, flocking and solidifying.

Abstract: A vehicle sun visor assembly is provided that includes a foundation having a pair of foundation halves. The foundation halves include corresponding shapes that define at least a portion of an edge of the sun visor. A connecting member is secured to an upper portion of each foundation half to define an upper edge of the sun visor. The connecting member includes a pair of connecting halves that cooperatively form a channel. A rotation control member, which is disposed within the channel, is moveably connected to a first end of a visor support rod. A second end of the visor support rod extends outwardly from the foundation is attached to a mounting bracket assembly. The sun visor assembly is slidable along the support rod and the support rod is extensible from and retractable into the sun visor assembly.

Abstract: A modular sun visor includes upper and lower visor bezels configured to be attached to different sized visor blades. The upper and lower visor bezels are snapped together and capture one of the visor blades between them. The visor blade is then heat staked to the bezels. An elbow arm is pivotally connected to at least one of the visor bezels, and is also pivotally connected to a vehicle. The sun visor is further selectively attachable to the vehicle at a center support. When a sun visor is required for a different make or model of vehicle, only the visor blade is changed; thus, production and inventory costs are reduced.

Abstract: A sun visor assembly is provided that includes a core having a peripheral edge and a foundation folded over the core and fastened to itself to secure the core substantially within the foundation. The core includes a stiffening member and a frame member having an integrally formed pin member to detachably secure the sun visor to a retainer clip. At least a portion of the foundation extends beyond the peripheral edge of the core to define an edge of the sun visor. An upholstery cover is provided over the foundation and forms an exterior surface of the sun visor. In relatively long sun visors, the integrally formed pin member advantageously provides the structural integrity needed to substantially prevent torsional deformation of the sun visor assembly as it is moved from a storage position adjacent a vehicle headliner to a use position adjacent the vehicle windshield.

Abstract: A screening arrangement for a rear window of a motor vehicle has a screening element held by a clamping device. The clamping device has clamping rods which are arranged at least at sides of the screening element and are respectively held at a retaining bearing on a lining of a roof and at a counterbearing on a lining bordering on the lower edge of the rear window.