JPS62116308A - Sun visor for automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To keep off dirt on a body, its deformation or the like, by forming a supporting part, free of engagement with a lock pin at the body side, into a plastic molding body in order to hold a sun visor body in a housing position, in case of a device which makes the sun visor body free of being housed in a roof trim recessed part of a car body. CONSTITUTION:A sun visor body 2 is made up of setting up a pad material 11 of urethane foam or the like in both upper and lower surfaces of a core material 10 and covering its outer circumference with an outer layer material 12 in addition. A sectional U-shaped base member 13 is locked to one side face of the core material 10 of the said sun visor body 2, while a plastic molding body 16 is fitted in this base member 13 and locked therein. This plastic molding body 16 is attached to the base member in a way of letting it pierce through the slit 12a installed in the outer layer material 12, and at this time, an upper surface 16a of the molding body 16 is set so as to be situated in the more inside than an outer circumferential surface of the body 2. And, when the body 2 is housed in a roof trim recessed part, the body 2 is pushed upward against a pressing member 9 being energized downward, and a lock pin 6 is engaged with an engaging concave part 17 of the molding body 16, making it house the body and hold it.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Technical Field of the Invention) The present invention relates to an automobile sun visor, and more particularly to an automobile sun visor which is housed in a roof trim recess and is opened by pressing a button.

(Prior art and its problems) As is well known, a sunshade called a sun visor is provided above the front windshield of an automobile to ensure the driver's visibility from direct sunlight and the lights of oncoming vehicles at night. This greatly contributes to safe driving.

In this sun visor, one end of a single-shaped shaft is rotatably inserted into one side edge of the sun visor body, which is formed to obtain a desired light-shielding area, and the thin end of this shaft is attached to the vehicle body panel via a bracket. Installed and configured.

When the sun visor is used, the sun visor is positioned substantially parallel to the front window, and when the sun visor is stored, the sun visor body is rotated upward around the shaft to be stored substantially parallel to the ceiling surface.

By the way, recently, as shown in Fig. 6, a recess 3 that is almost the same as the sun visor body 2 is formed in the root gas cover 1 that is installed inside the roof panel, and the sun visor body 2 is housed in this recess 3, and the sun visor body 2 is installed in the roof panel. The outer surface of the main body 2 and the outer surface of the roots glass 1 are set almost flush, avoiding the sun visor main body protruding from the large moon surface by the thickness valve as in the conventional case, and creating a sense of unity between the two. The aim is to improve the aesthetic appearance and make effective use of indoor space (see Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 60-55517).

However, in this type of sun visor, once the sun visor body 2 is stored in the recess 3 of the roof guard 1, the outer periphery of the sun visor body 2 and the periphery of the recess 3
Since only a small gap remains between the sun visor body 2 and the sun visor body 2, the sun visor body 2 cannot be rotated by pushing down the lower edge of the sun visor body with the passenger's hands as in the conventional case. There is a need for a mechanism to do so. The applicant has previously filed an application for this mechanism.

The content of the application will be explained based on FIGS. 7 to 9.

FIG. 7 shows a state in which the sun visor body 2 is stored in the recess 3 of the roof garnish 1. In this retracted state, one lock pin 6 is engaged in the engagement recess 5 formed in the lower edge of the sun visor main body 2, thereby maintaining the retracted state of the sun visor main body 2. Note that the pick pin 6 is always biased by a spring 7a so that its tip protrudes forward, that is, into the recess 3.

Next, when the occupant desires to rotate the sun visor body 2,
All you have to do is press the button 8. That is, the tip of the bushing button 8 is formed into a tapered surface 8a, and when the bushing button 8 is pressed, this tapered surface 8a presses the tapered surface 6a of the lock pin 6, and the lock pin 6 is moved as shown in FIG. It retreats to the right against the spring force of the spring 7a.

At this time, the engagement between the tip of the lock pin 6 and the engagement recess 5 on the lower edge of the sun visor body 2 is released, and at the same time the spring 7b
As a result, the sun visor body 2 is pressed in the direction of the arrow by the downwardly biased pressing member 9, and the sun visor body 2 is rotated downward as shown in FIG. Just position it.

Conversely, in order to move the sun visor body 2 from the usage state to the storage state, lift the sun visor body 2 upward and use the sun visor body 2 to push the pressing member 9 upward, and when it reaches a predetermined position, the lower edge of the sun visor body 2 The tip of the lock pin 6 fits into the engagement recess 5 provided in the sun visor body 2, and the state shown in FIG. 7 is achieved, and the retracted state of the sun visor body 2 is maintained.

However, in a sun visor with such a structure, since the pressing part +49 is pushed off by the visor main body 2 against the spring force of the spring 7b, the batt material such as urethane foam constituting the sun visor main body 2 is deform or
Further, there were problems such as this part of the skin (4) covering the outer periphery of the sun visor body 2 could be damaged or dirt could adhere to it.

Furthermore, if cloth or the like is used as the skin material, the hair of the skin material may get entangled with the lock pin 6 or the pressing member 9, causing damage to the sun visor body 2.
It was also pointed out that the drawback was that smooth rotational operation could not be expected.

(Object of the Invention) The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a sun visor that is stored in a recessed portion of a roof trim, and that is provided with By engaging the lock pin with the recess, the sun visor body can be stored in the recess, and the lock pin is disengaged,
Further, in the case where the sun visor body is made to protrude downward from the recessed portion by pressing the pressing member, the engagement and disengagement operations of the lock pin are performed smoothly, and the operability of the sun visor is significantly improved. To provide a sun visor for an automobile that does not cause staining or deformation on the surface of the sun visor as in the past, and maintains its product appearance beautifully for a long period of time.

(Structure and Effect of the Invention) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention stores a sun visor main body in a roof trim recess, and also provides a receiving part in which a lock pin that moves forward and backward into the recess from the side wall of the recess is provided on the lower edge of the sun visor. When this lock pin is disengaged, the sun visor body is held in the retracted state by engaging with the lock pin. In an automobile sun visor in which the lower edge is pressed downward to push the sun visor body out of the recess, the receiving portion is fixed to a plate-shaped core H in the 4L sun visor body, and the lock pin is engaged. It is characterized in that it is constructed of a resin molded body with a mating engagement hole provided on its front surface, and is attached so that the upper surface of the resin molded body comes into contact with the pressing member when the sun visor main body is stored.

That is, the sun visor according to the present invention is stored in the roof trim recess so as to be flush with the outer surface of the trim, and the lock pin provided on the roof trim side is engaged with the receiving part on the lower edge of the sun visor main body. This maintains the retracted state of the sun visor, releases the engagement of the pull pin, and presses the lower edge of the sun visor downward with a pressing member provided on the roof trim side and urged downward, and removes the sun visor from inside the roof trim recess. In a sun visor in which the sun visor body can be rotated downward, the above-mentioned receiving portion is constituted by a resin molded body fixed inside the sun visor body, and the lock pin is engaged with the front surface of this resin molded body. Since the resin molded body is provided with an engaging hole and the upper surface of the resin molded body is in contact with the pressing member, conventional drawbacks such as deformation of the batt material by the pressing member, staining and damage of the skin material, etc., can be avoided. This problem can be solved effectively and the product appearance of the sun visor can be maintained beautifully for a long period of time.

Furthermore, even if a sun visor skin material with raised parts such as cloth is used, the fur of the skin material will not get tangled with the pressing member or lock pin, allowing for smooth storage and release operations. This has the advantage of significantly improving operability.

(Description of an Embodiment) Hereinafter, an embodiment of a sun visor for an automobile according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory perspective view showing the main parts of the sun visor of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the main parts, Figure 3 is a sectional view, and Figure 4 is a sectional view of the same.
This figure and FIG. 5 are longitudinal sectional views each illustrating the present invention in detail.

Note that the structure of the drive means for the lock pin that engages with the sun visor body and the pressing member that presses the sun visor downward are not essential parts of the present invention, and therefore, description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 1, the sun visor main body 2 includes padding materials 11 and 11 such as urethane foam arranged on the upper and lower surfaces of a core material 10 such as a board that is trim-cut into the product shape of the sun visor.
Furthermore, the outer peripheries of these parts are covered with a skin material 12 such as cloth, and the outer peripheries are joined along the outer periphery of the sun visor product to form the sun visor main body 2.

In addition, in this application, the base member 13 is attached to one side of the said core material 10. This base member 13 is bent into a single-shaped cross section, and further includes seven flange 14 degrees 14 whose both ends are bent outward at a substantially right angle. A post 14a is provided protrudingly to be inserted into and fixed to. After the boss 14a is inserted into the mounting hole 10a, it is securely fixed by screws, rivets, heat caulking, or the like.

Furthermore, the side wall 15 of this base member 13 is provided with a hole 15a.

On the other hand, in the figure, reference numeral 16 indicates a resin molded body as an escutcheon, and this resin molded body 16 is fitted and fixed into the base member 13 through a slit 12a provided in the skin material 12. This resin molded body 16 has an engagement recess 17 on the front surface that engages the lock pin 6 on the roof trim side.
In addition, holes 15a in the side wall 15 of the base member 13 are provided on both sides thereof.
A protruding pawl 18.18 is provided which engages with.

Therefore, this resin molded body 16 is inserted into the slit 12 of the skin material 12.
It can be easily attached by fitting it into the base member 13 through the hole a.

Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the resin molded body 1
The outer surface of the sun visor body 2 including the upper surface 16a thereof is set to be located inside the outer surface of the sun visor body 2, and when the sun visor body 2 is used, the resin molded body 16 is attached to the occupant's head.
It is designed so that the occupants will not feel it even if they are hit.

Next, the operation of the sun visor according to the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 shows the sun visor main body 2 in the use position before being stored in the recess 3 of the roof trim 1. FIG. 5 shows the sun visor body 2 in a retracted state.

In FIG. 4, when the sun visor body 2 is stored in the recess 3 of the roof trim 1, the pressing member 9 is pressed by the upper surface 16a of the resin molded body 16, the pressing member 9 is lifted upward, and at the same time the lock pin 6 is moved into the recess. 3 and enters into the engagement recess 17 of the resin molded body 16, and the retracted state of the sun visor body 2 is maintained as shown in FIG.

Then, when the lock pin 6 is moved back by operating a bushing button (not shown) and the engagement between the lock pin 6 and the engagement recess 17 is released, the pressing member 9 is urged downward and the pressing member 9 is pressed against the upper surface of the resin molded body 16. 16a downward, and remove the sun visor body 2.
comes to protrude from the recess 3, and then the sun visor body 2 may be manually positioned at the angle desired by the occupant.

In this way, it is the upper surface 16a of the resin molded body 16 that pushes the pressing member 9 upward and is pressed downward from the pressing member 9. Since it is a molded product, it has high rigidity and surface hardness.

Therefore, the conventional problems of deformation of the batting material, damage to the skin material, dirt, etc. can be reliably eliminated, and the product appearance of the sun visor can be kept beautiful for a long period of time.

Furthermore, since the lock pin 6 engages with the engagement recess 17 provided on the front surface of the resin molded body 16, it is possible to prevent the raised portions and piles of the skin material from becoming entangled with the lock pin 6 and the pressing member 9. Since there is no hindrance to the operation of the lock pin 6 and the pressing member 9, it is possible to smoothly rotate the sun visor, and the operability can be significantly improved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing one embodiment of an automobile sun visor according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same 4J-visor, FIG. Figure and 5th
The figures are cutaway diagrams explaining the function of the sun visor according to the present invention, Figure 6 is a perspective view of a ceiling retractable sun visor seen from the indoor side, and Figures 7 to 9 explain the locking mechanism of the sun visor. FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view. 1... Roof garnish 2... Sun visor body 3... Recess 5... Engagement recess 6... Lock pin 8... Button button 9... Pressing member 10... Core material 13 ... Base member 16 ... Resin molded body 17 ... Engagement recess Patent applicant Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) Storing the sun visor body within the roof trim recess, and maintaining the retracted state of the sun visor body by engaging a locking pin that advances and retreats into the recess from the side wall of the recess with a receiving portion provided on the lower edge of the sun visor; When the lock pin is disengaged, a pressing member provided on the roof trim and biased downward presses the lower edge of the sun visor body downward, pushing the sun visor body out of the recess. The receiving part is fixed to a plate-shaped core material in the sun visor main body, and is made of a resin molded body having an engagement hole in the front surface in which the lock pin engages, and When stored,
A sun visor for an automobile, characterized in that the resin molded body is attached so that the upper surface thereof comes into contact with the pressing member.