JP6440710B2 - Removable vehicle sun visor - Google Patents

Description

  The various embodiments described below generally relate to detachable sun visors, and more particularly to sun visors used in side windows of vehicles such as automobiles and trucks.

  Sunlight entering through the windows of passenger cars and freight vehicles can adversely affect the driver and passengers. Such effects include, for example, disturbing concentration on safe driving, discomfort due to radiant heat, and accelerated skin damage due to excessive exposure to sunlight. Can be mentioned.

  Conventionally, in automobiles, a pair of sun visors are pivotally attached to the inner surface of the roof at the top of the windshield, so that each sun visor depends on the direction of the car relative to the sun. The shade that is inserted through can be blocked, and it can be rotated to block the shade that appears through the side window. Such a sun visor remains attached to the vehicle. In general, such sun visors are centered on a hardboard, which is covered with a plastic foam or other suitable filling material, which is further covered with an interior material layer. It was configured. According to this design, the metal fittings must be riveted or otherwise attached to the hard fiberboard to form the socket, keeping the sun visor in the stowed position when not in use A torque spring structure is mounted on the receptacle.

  More recently, removable sun visors have been developed. Such a sun visor is disclosed, for example, in US Patent Publication No. US 2002/0089208. This publication describes a sunshade that is formed from a thin rectangular piece made of resin plastic and whose upper part is bent. A strong magnet is attached to the bent part with adhesive. In the bent portion, the sunshade is affixed to the upper part of the door of the vehicle outside the vehicle, so that the sunshade does not hinder the opening and closing of the window.

  In the present specification, references may be made to documents, acts, materials, devices, articles, etc., but this is only for the purpose of explaining the background of the present invention. Any or all of these matters form part of the prior art or exist as common general knowledge in the technical field related to the present invention prior to the priority claim date of each claim of this application. I am not confident that I was doing it.

  Throughout this application, the term “comprise” and its conjugations “comprises” and “comprising” refer to an element being described, an integer or an Suggests that a process, or multiple elements, multiple complete bodies or groups of multiple processes, is included, but any other element, complete body or process, or other multiple elements, multiple complete It should be understood that it does not exclude bodies or groups of steps.

A removable sun visor for use in a vehicle side window is provided. This sun visor
An irregularly shaped body member having at least a first long side and a second long side;
A first flap member formed integrally with at least a part of the first long side of the body member; and a first flap member formed integrally with at least a part of the second long side of the body member. Two flap members;
At least one first fixing device attached to the first flap member; and at least one second fixing device attached to the second flap member;
A sun visor comprising:
Each of the fixing devices can be detachably fixed to a part of a metal frame of a vehicle door.

  In some embodiments, the sun visor further comprises a third securing device attached to the first flap member, wherein the third securing device is disposed remotely from the first securing device. . In some embodiments, the sun visor further comprises a fourth securing device attached to the second flap member, the fourth securing device being spaced apart from the second securing device. .

  In some embodiments, the irregularly shaped body member and each of the corresponding flap members are separated by a line of weakness. Therefore, the weak line enables the sun visor to be operated. In some embodiments, the line of weakness comprises a fold line. In some embodiments, the line of weakness comprises a groove. In yet another embodiment, the line of weakness comprises a cut line. In some embodiments, the line of weakness comprises a combination of a fold line and a break line.

  In some embodiments, the sun visor has an additional line of weakness that extends away from the first and second long sides and is substantially parallel thereto.

  In some embodiments, each of the flap members is foldable and can be folded substantially perpendicular to the body member, thereby allowing each of the fixation devices to be mounted on a metal frame of a vehicle door. It is possible to attach to. This embodiment is only necessary for certain specific types of vehicles.

  In some embodiments, each of the fixation devices can be implemented as a magnet fixture that includes a magnet configured to have a through hole and a snap fit fastener. The snap-fit engagement tool may include a flexible shaft portion at one end and a base portion protruding radially outward at the other end. In such an embodiment, the base portion of the snap-fit engagement tool is adjacent to one side of the flap member, the magnet is adjacent to the other side of the flap member, and the flexible shaft portion is connected to the flap member. It penetrates the formed opening and the through hole of the magnet. Thereby, the said magnet fixing tool is fixed to the said flap member firmly.

  Alternatively, in another embodiment, each of the fixation devices may include a suction cup pad or a suction cup tape section. As will be understood, for example, when each of the fixing devices includes a suction cup tape portion, one side of the tape is made of acrylic for attaching the tape portion to each flap member, or the same as made of acrylic. Covered with adhesive. On the back side, the tape has a plurality of fine indentations, which act by creating a number of partial vacuum spaces between the tape and the door frame. The tape is not pressure sensitive and can be applied repeatedly so that no residue is left on the door frame.

  In another embodiment, each of the fixing devices may include a double-sided adhesive tape portion. The first surface of the tape portion can substantially permanently adhere to the flap members, and the second surface of the tape portion includes a pressure-sensitive acrylic resin so that the visor is attached to the door many times. May also be attached or removed. An example of such a tape is an adhesive acrylic foam tape (Pressure Sensitive Acrylic Foam Tape) manufactured by 3M (registered trademark).

  In still other embodiments, each of the fixation devices may include a first portion and a second portion. Thus, the first part is adhered to the flap members, the second part is permanently affixed to the car door, and the first part of the fixing device is snap-fit or other mechanical attachment method. It is operable to be secured to, but can be removed as needed. Examples of such a fixing device include a belt-like Velcro (registered trademark) / hook and a loop tape (velcro / hook & loop tape).

  In some embodiments, the irregularly shaped body member has a third long side that is shorter than the first long side and spaced from and parallel to the first long side. .

  In some embodiments, the irregularly shaped body member has a fourth side connecting the first and third long sides, and the fourth side is the first and third long sides. It has a tip that is angled with respect to each of the sides and a rounded end. The main body member and the first and second flap members formed integrally therewith are semi-rigid made of one of an opaque material, a reflective material, a colored transparent material, and a photochromic material. Can be formed from any flat sheet. Thereby, these members become progressively darker when exposed to an environment where light is gradually brightened. Alternatively, if necessary, the body member and the first and second flap members formed integrally therewith are flexible, foldable materials, eg, cloth, rigid It may be made of a material having a certain end.

  In some embodiments, the sun visor further includes an expandable member that is disposed on the body member and expands the area of the body member when extended. The extendable member may extend in a direction substantially parallel to the first long side. Alternatively, the stretchable member may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first long side.

  The effect provided by at least one embodiment of the present invention includes a means for reducing the intensity of sunlight incident on the face and neck of the driver, passenger in the passenger seat, or passenger in the rear seat through the side window. Is provided.

  It should also be noted that the various features of the subject matter described above for this application may be combined as appropriate.

Fig.1 (a) is a perspective view in the state which is not folded of the 1st surface of the 1st vehicle sun visor which concerns on this invention, FIG.1 (b) is shown by Fig.1 (a). 2 is a perspective view of the second surface of the sun visor, and FIG. 1C is a perspective view of the first surface of the second vehicle sun visor according to the present invention in an unfolded state. (D) is a perspective view of the 2nd surface of the sun visor shown in Drawing 1 (c). FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a fixing device used in the sun visor shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the sun visor shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B is mounted on a vehicle. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing another embodiment of the vehicle sun visor according to the present invention. FIG. 5A is a plan view showing still another embodiment of the vehicle sun visor according to the present invention, and is a view showing the extendable member in the storage position. FIG. 5B is a plan view showing the embodiment of the sun visor shown in FIG. 5A, showing the extendable member in the extended position.

  In order that the present invention may be more clearly understood, exemplary embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  Reference is first made to the drawings. In some of the drawings, like numerals indicate like components. FIG. 1A shows the inner facing surface of the sun visor 10 according to the present invention, and FIG. 1B shows the outer facing surface of the sun visor 10. The sun visor 10 has an irregularly shaped body member 12 having at least a first long side 14 and a second long side 16. Each long side forms a fold line. The main body member 12 of the sun visor has a tip portion 32 having a unique angle, and the front lower corner portion of the main body member 12 is rounded by a large radius portion 34.

  The first flap member 20 is formed integrally with at least a part of the first long side 14 of the main body member 12, and the second flap member 22 is formed with at least a part of the second long side 16 of the main body member 12. It is formed integrally. A first fixing device 26 and a second fixing device 28 are attached to the first flap member 20. A third fixing device 30 is attached to the second flap member 22.

  Referring to FIG. 2, each of the fixing devices is realized in the form of a magnet fixture comprising a magnet 50 and a snap fit fastener 52. The magnet 50 has a through hole 54 whose central portion is recessed. Each securing device is attached to each flap member (a portion of which is illustrated by reference numeral 56) by a snap fit engagement tool 52. For each engagement tool, a correspondingly sized opening 58 is formed in the flap member 56 to which the fixing device is attached, and the magnet 50 is arranged in accordance with the opening 58. Each snap-fit engagement tool 52 penetrates the opening 58 in the flap member when pressed, and the flexible shaft portion 60 is fixed to the recessed through hole 54 in the central portion of the magnet 50 on the opposite side of the flap member. Have. Thereby, the magnet 50, the snap fit engagement tool 52, and the flap member 56 are mutually fixed. The snap fit engagement can be formed from plastic, metal, or other suitable material.

  The magnet fixture has a function of holding the sun visor 10 in a predetermined position when the door of the car is opened and assisting the fixing of the sun visor 10 when the door is closed. When the car door is closed, the sun visor 10 is securely held between the car door and the car body. The position of the second flap member 22 is designed to fix the rear lower corner of the sunshade. Thereby, the stability of the 2nd flap member 22 with respect to the strong wind at the time of driving | running | working with the window opened is improved, and the 2nd flap member 22 does not become excessive. Since the sun visor is located on the vehicle compartment side of the vehicle door, even if the window is completely closed, it is protected from each member.

  The main body member 12 and the first and second flap members 20 and 22 formed integrally therewith are formed of a semi-rigid flat plastic sheet, and the sheet itself is in an environment where light gradually becomes brighter. It consists of a photochromic material that gradually becomes darker when exposed.

  In this embodiment, in use, each flap member 20 and 22 can be folded substantially perpendicular to the body member. Thereby, it becomes possible to attach each fixing device to the metal frame of the door of the vehicle. It should be understood that in all embodiments, the flap member need not be folded. The fold lines 12 and 14 improve the flexibility of the semi-rigid flat plastic sheet along those lines. Thus, the user can easily fold the first and second flap members with their fingers. Therefore, the sun visor 10 can be easily removed and reattached. Moreover, the memorized shape of the plastic can be restored by the folding lines. Thereby, the flap members 20 and 22 can be flush with the main body member 12. As a result, the sun visor 10 can be returned to its original flat shape for storage or adapted to other vehicles. Although not shown, by adding a plurality of folding lines, the sun visor can be adapted to various mounting configurations, and can be attached to door frames of various designs.

  As shown in FIG. 3, by forming the sun visor 10 in such a size and shape, the sun visor 10 can be appropriately fitted to the rear upper corner of the side window 42 on the vehicle compartment side of the door. . If it arrange | positions in such a position, while the sun visor 10 shields so that the sunlight inserted from a side may not hit a driver | operator or a passenger's head, it is a driver | operator who observes road traffic through a side window. And when the vehicle is stopped at an intersection, traffic signals and road signs can be easily recognized through the front portion of the side window. The sunshade effect and the driver's field of view are optimized by the angled tip 32 of the body member 12.

  Since the front lower corner of the main body member 12 is rounded by the large radius portion 34, flapping caused by strong winds when driving with the side window opened is minimized, and inadvertent contact occurs. Even when the driver's or passenger's eyes or head are injured, the injury can be prevented.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 (c) and 1d, in addition to the flexibility of the material itself, the second visor member 22 and the magnet 30 can be arranged as appropriate so that the sun visor 10 is moved to its rearmost position. The upright member can be adapted to the door frame of the car in a state where the upright member is inclined at different angles with respect to the vertical line.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the sun visor 70 is provided with further folding lines in the form of cut lines 72. Thereby, a part of sun visor 70 can be cut out and adjusted to drivers with various different seat heights.

  In yet another embodiment shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the sun visor 80 is provided with an expandable member 82. In the illustrated embodiment, the extendable member 82 is held in place relative to the body member 12 by a series of cut-outs 84 formed directly on the body member 12. These cutouts 84 allow the stretchable member 82 to be manually pulled and slid to the extended position shown in FIG. 5B. Although the stretchable member is illustrated as being rectangular, it should be understood that other shapes such as a horizontally long shape are envisioned and are not limited to that shape. Also, although the plurality of cutouts are illustrated as being semi-circular, it should be understood that other shapes can be envisaged.

  The sun visor 10 is designed to fit the driver's or passenger's passenger window, but can be easily adapted to the rear passenger's window if the shape and dimensions are changed slightly. it can.

  Since the folding flat design takes up very little space, it is advantageous in that it is convenient to store when not in use.

  It will be understood by those skilled in the art that many variations and / or modifications can be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the broad and broadly defined scope of the present disclosure. I will. For example, while the above embodiment has been described as having two securing devices attached to the first flap member, in another embodiment the first flap member 22 is ideally central. It should be understood that it may have only one locking device located in

  In the above-described embodiment, it is described that the sun visor 10 uses a magnet together with the snap-fit engagement device, thereby enabling the sun visor to be quickly attached to and detached from the door frame. Alternatively, in another embodiment, a strong adhesive can be used to attach the magnet to each flap member.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sun visor 10 is described as having a folding line. However, in other embodiments, a folding line with a cut is used. A scored fold line is typically formed by crushing all or part of one or both sides of the body member along the desired fold line. Thereby, the raw material can be weakened so that the raw material can be folded along the folding line. Moreover, as the line of the cut formed by being crushed, for example, a row of perforations (perforations) provided at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction can be cited.

  In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the extendable member 82 is shown held in place by a cutout formed in the body member 12, but instead, another implementation is shown. In this embodiment, instead of directly forming a cutout in the main body member 12, a similar sliding function may be executed by attaching a guide member to the surface of the main body member 12. These guide members may be realized in the form of magnet members. According to another option, the extendable member may be a continuous part of the body member 12. In that case, a folding line for separating the main body member 12 from the extendable member is provided. As a result, the stretchable member is not folded, and the area of the main body member 12, that is, the area of the awning can be increased. According to yet another option, the expandable member may be attached by a joint (eg, a rivet) that allows rotational movement. Thereby, the extendable part can be rotated with respect to the extended position or the contracted position. In still another embodiment, the main body member 12 may be composed of a pair of sheets forming a sleeve, and an expandable member may be positioned in the sleeve and expanded and contracted as necessary. Therefore, it should be considered that this embodiment is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

Claims (12)

A removable vehicle sun visor for use in a vehicle side window,
An irregularly shaped body member having at least a first long side and a second long side;
A first flap member formed integrally with at least a part of the first long side of the body member; and a first flap member formed integrally with at least a part of the second long side of the body member. Two flap members;
At least one first fixing device attached to the first flap member; and at least one second fixing device attached to the second flap member;
Each of the fixing devices is removably fixed to a part of a metal frame of a vehicle door ,
The irregularly shaped body member and each of the corresponding flap members are separated by a line of weakness,
The irregularly shaped main body member is shorter than the first long side, separated from the first long side and parallel to the third long side, and the first and third And a fourth side connecting the long sides,
The fourth side has a tip portion angled with respect to each of the first and third long sides, and a rounded end portion;
The first fixing device is detachably attached to an upper end portion of a metal frame of the vehicle door,
The second fixing device is detachably attached to a rear end portion of a metal frame of the vehicle door,
The sun visor for a vehicle, wherein the sun visor has a size and shape that fits in a rear upper corner of the side window . A removable vehicle sun visor according to claim 1,
A third fixing device attached to the first flap member;
The sun visor, wherein the third fixing device is arranged away from the first fixing device. A removable sun visor according to claim 1 ,
The fragile line is operable with the sun visor, and the fragile line includes one of a fold line, a groove, and a cut line. A removable sun visor according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The sun visor has an additional line of weakness, the additional line of weakness extending away from the first and second long sides and substantially parallel to the sun visor. A removable sun visor according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
A sun visor, wherein each of the fixing devices comprises a magnet fixture. A removable sun visor according to claim 5 ,
The sun visor, wherein each magnet is attached to each flap member by a snap-fit engagement tool. A removable sun visor according to claim 6 , comprising:
The snap fit engagement device includes a flexible shaft portion at one end and a base portion protruding radially outward at the other end, and the fixing device includes the base portion of the snap fit engagement device. Adjacent to one side of the flap member, the magnet is adjacent to the other side of the flap member, and the flexible shaft portion passes through an opening formed in the flap member and a hole of the magnet to fix the flap member. A sun visor, wherein the sun visor is configured to secure the device to the flap member. A removable sun visor according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The sun visor, wherein the main body member and the integrally formed first and second flap members are made of an opaque material and a semi-rigid flat sheet. A removable sun visor according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The main body member and the integrally formed first and second flap members are made of a material selected from the group consisting of a reflective material, a colored transparent material, and a photochromic material, and are exposed to an environment where light is gradually brightened. Sun visor, characterized in that the color gradually becomes darker when the A removable sun visor according to any one of claims 1 to 9 ,
The sun visor further comprising a stretchable member disposed on the body member and expanding an area of the body member when extended. A removable visor according to claim 1 0,
The sun visor, wherein the stretchable member extends in a direction substantially parallel to the first long side. A removable visor according to claim 1 0,
The sun visor, wherein the stretchable member extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first long side.

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