MXPA97002970A - Parasol or visor for cam - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sun visor or visor, for mounting on a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: a visor body configured for mounting on a vehicle adjacent to the front parabirs of the vehicle, the body of the visor is injected over the At least one aperture of light in the body of the visor, at least one mounting extension attached to the visor body and being ejected rearwardly therefrom, at least one mounting extension is configured for attachment and a corresponding light clearance installation in the vehicle and therefore forms an operative connection between the body of the visor and the vehicle, at least one mounting extension forms at least a portion of an enclosure from which light is transported to at least one opening of the

Description

PARASOL OR TRUCK VISOR Technical Field This invention relates generally to sun visors for mounting on a vehicle and more particularly concerns a sun visor and method for mounting the same on a vehicle when using a new mounting extension, which performs on existing structural features on the vehicle to support or hold the parasol or visor.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Parasols for mounting on the outside of vehicles, such as trucks are well known. Such sun visors are commonly mounted adjacent to the vehicle's front windshield and provide a shaded area on the windshield and additional shadow for the occupant or occupants of the vehicle. Parasols in the past have commonly been attached to the vehicle by providing an additional physical connection or connections to the vehicle in the form of some type of external structure drilled or otherwise fixed over the vehicle cabin to support the sun visor. The provision of this type of mounting arrangement is undesirable for a variety of reasons, not least of which is the physical degradation of the vehicle body when such drilled connections are made. Depreciation in appearance is also caused by such drilling or other external structure that is fixed. The separation of the parasol does not normally leave the appearance of the original vehicle intact. In addition, the mounting of such prior art sun visors has proved difficult due to REF: 24389 the extent to which the vehicle body must be prepared to receive and retain the sun visor. Additionally, individuals will frequently buy a vehicle and then at a later date they will decide to add a parasol. In addition, due to the cost associated with the purchase of that additional accessory, such an individual must frequently pay a supplier or another person specialized in the application of the accessory after the purchase to actually mount the parasol. This is commonly done because the owner of the average vehicle does not have the required time, tools or experience to undertake such a task. In mounting such an accessory, the accessory supplier or specialist must frequently drill or otherwise provide the physical mounting structure on the vehicle. Again, from the point of view of the degradation of the vehicle body, this is an undesirable condition. The ability of the manufacturer or owner to easily mount a sun visor on a vehicle would add significantly to the value and flexibility of the vehicle in a couple of different ways. First, from the point of view of manufacturing, less time on the assembly line actually used to mount the sun visor on the vehicle results in cost savings. Secondly, from the point of view of ownership, the ability to easily and quickly assemble or retroactively modify a vehicle purchased with a sun visor actually improves the appreciated and real value of the owner of the vehicle. There may also be instances such as repair or change of the owner, where it is desirable to be able to conveniently remove a parasol. This invention was developed from the need to provide a durable, durable hood, which can be easily assembled or disassembled on or from a vehicle. This is preferably done as part of the equipment installed in the factory or as a retroactive modification after the purchase. It is also desirable to carry out such an object without drilling the cab or adding special mounting accessories thereto.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Preferred embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are briefly described below. Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a vehicle on which a sun visor is mounted according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a front elevational view of the vehicle of the figure 1, on which the preferred parasol is mounted. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the sun visor of Figure 1. Figure 4 is a perspective view of the rear part of the sun visor of Figure 1. Figure 4 shows one of the plurality of mounting extensions. Figure 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 of Figure 3.

This description of the invention is presented in advance of the objectives of patent laws to promote the progress of science, technology and useful techniques. Body of the Sunshade Figures 1 and 2 show a sun visor 10 according to a preferred embodiment of this invention. The hood 10 includes a body 12 of the sun visor and a plurality of mounting extensions 14. The portions of the mounting extensions are shown in detail in Figure 4 and are described below. The body of the parasol is for installation on a vehicle 16. In the preferred embodiment, the vehicle 16 is a truck cab, which is suitable for use in a truck and tractor trailer configuration. As it is positioned, the body 12 of the sun visor is near or adjacent to the front windscreen 18 of the vehicle and projects a shadow or area 13 sombered on the windshield for the occupant of the vehicle. The shaded area 13 provides the vehicle occupant with shade and protects it against the glare of the sun. Before describing in detail the preferred embodiment or modalities, it should be understood that the sun visor 10 can be installed in the factory on the vehicle 16, or it can be retroactively equipped by any owner after the purchase of the vehicle, by using the structure which it is already in place on the vehicle, as part of the structural support to support the body 12 of the parasol on it. This makes the mounting of the sun visor on a vehicle much easier than the known sun visors of the prior art as will be evident later herein. Figure 2 shows that the body 12 of the sun visor extends completely transversely to the windshield 18 in a manner which provides shade for a driver and the occupant of the vehicle. It is possible, however, that the body of the parasol extends transversely to less than the entire length of the windshield. The body 12 of the sun visor is preferably an elongated, rigid, band-like structure, which includes a somewhat flat central portion, which extends transversely to the front of the vehicle. The body of the parasol has end portions, which are attached to the central portion and which are curved or arched to flex to the corners of the posts from the rear to front corner of the vehicle. Preferably, the body 12 of the parasol is formed of a material having sufficient strength characteristics which allow it to withstand the stresses to which it will be subjected in the operating environment. More specifically, during the motorway journey, efforts are generated from the phenomena of time and artificial conditions that are commonly found. Weather phenomena such as sun, wind, rain, snow, hail and the like; and artificial conditions such as rocks or cantilevered pebbles such as the kind thrown by other vehicles, establish structural demands on the materials used to form the body 12 of the parasol. As such, materials such as lamellar molding compounds, rigid thermoplastics or glass fiber composites are likely candidates for forming body 12 of the parasol. Other materials will be evident to those of experience in the art. With reference to Figures 2 and 3, at least one light opening 20 and preferably five such openings are provided in the body 12 of the sun visor. Such openings are more easily seen in Figure 3. Each of the light openings 20 defines a portion of a so-called passing light. The passing lights are advantageously spaced through the body 12 of the sun visor, such that three openings appear at or near the center of the parasol body and two openings appear at either end of the body of the parasol. Pass lights are useful for a variety of reasons which include providing the driver of the vehicle with an extra degree of visibility and providing drivers with other approaching vehicles with a visual indication that vehicle 16 is approaching. The term "light aperture" as used herein means that structure on the body 12 of the parasol from or through which the light can originate or pass. Each of the light apertures 20 may include a light aperture lens 21 secured in place by internal seals or rings 23 (FIG. 5). The term "light aperture lens" means a lens or any part of a translucent structure associated with a respective one of the light openings and through which light is allowed to pass. The lens covers at least a portion of the light aperture with which it is associated and protects an internal light source 47 (Figure 5) from the elements. The openings allow light from the light source to be irradiated therethrough to provide a visual indication that the vehicle on which the body of the sun visor is mounted is approaching. Each light aperture lens 21 protects a respective one of the * light sources.

Mounting Extensions Figures 3 and 4 show the mounting extensions 14 in more detail. Figure 4 is a perspective view which is seen from the rear side on only one of the mounting extensions. It will be understood that each of the mounting extensions is configured in a manner similar to that described with reference to Figure 4. Figure 3 shows a plurality of the mounting extensions 14 and preferably five such mounting extensions which are joined together or connect to body 12 of the parasol. Any suitable number of mounting extensions could conveniently be located or attached to the body 12 of the sun visor. Each of the mounting extensions 14 projects rearwardly from the body 12 of the sun visor and forms an operative connection between the sun visor body and the vehicle described in more detail below. Each extension of the assembly is a tubular extension which is somewhat frustoconical in shape, such configuration defines at least a portion of an enclosure or cavity within or from which light from a light source can be transported or irradiated. The tubular extensions support the body 12 of the sun visor in a spaced relationship in relation to the vehicle cabin and the windshield in a manner that allows the parasol body to project a shadow as mentioned above. Figure 4 shows a respective one of the mounting extensions 14. The mounting extension 14 includes an annular flange 15 and an end portion or cover 17. Each end portion 17 is adjacent the flange 15 and projects rearwardly therefrom. Each end part includes an opening 29 for two purposes, which will be described below. In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of light sources 47 are provided and each light source is mounted to or within a respective one of the cavities or enclosures defined by the mounting extensions. Such light sources define a plurality or bank of passing lights which are mounted on the body of the sun visor. Figure 4 also shows a conduit portion 19, which operatively connects with each of the mounting extensions to provide an enclosed wiring passage, along which a wire or electrical wires can pass to electrically interconnect each one of the respective sources of light. The conduit portions 19 also serve as structural beams that form part of the body of the parasol to add rigidity. Figure 3 shows a wire harness 22 which, according to a preferred aspect of the invention forms part of the operative connection between the body 12 of the sun visor and the vehicle. The wire harness 22 provides an electrical connection between the vehicle and the body 12 of the sun visor and serves to provide electric power of the vehicle to the light sources which are provided in the openings 20. The electrical energy is transported to the light sources from the harness 22 by the wire or wires mentioned above, which extend through the conduit 19. It will be appreciated that any appropriate energy source can be used to provide the electrical energy required to illuminate the light sources 47. In the most preferred form, the wire harness 22 is operatively connected by means of the more central mounting extension, although the operative connection could alternatively be formed by means of any of the mounting extensions.

Mounting Connections The mechanical connection between the body 12 of the sun visor and the vehicle 16 is achieved in part through the use of at least one mounting connection, which is described directly below. Preferably the mounting connection or mounting connections are configured to provide a mechanical connection between at least one of the mounting extensions 14 described above and at least a portion of a light fitting 24 (FIG. 5) as shown in FIG. describes in detail below. The passing light fitting 24 comprises part of the truck cabin or other structure of the vehicle. Figure 5 is a side sectional view of one of the mounting extensions 14 and the structure on the vehicle 16 with which the mechanical interconnection is made. For purposes of the subsequent discussion, it will be understood that the mounting extension shown is not the most central mounting extension of the parasol body 12, with which the wire harness 22 is operatively associated. An accessory or feature 24 of passing light is provided and forms an integral part of the truck cabin. As shown, the passage light fitting 24 includes a receptacle in which a light source can be inserted to provide the passageway operations when the hood 10 is not part of the structure of the truck cab. Normally, when the hood 10 is not part of the structure of the truck cab, a conventional passing light is housed or connected anywhere within or proximate to the passing light fitting 24. However, when the hood 10 is to be added, either as part of the original equipment provided in the factory or as a retroactive modification, the step 24 accessory and the like may take on a new, added function, which includes mechanically supporting the body 12 of the parasol and providing conduits through which the electrical wiring can pass. More specifically, a portion of the passage light fitting 24 includes a receiving wall 26 with a backing or reinforcement part 28 attached or connected thereto. The backing piece 28 includes an opening which can be used to pass a wire or wires to provide electrical power to the originally mounted passing lights. The mounting extension 14 is insertable into the fitting 24 through an opening 27. When inserted in this manner an annular flange portion 32 serves to contact the annular flange 15 of the mounting extension 14 which further restricts insertion to the same. An intermediate annular seal 30 includes a quantity of closed cell foam, which ensures that the internal region of the light fitting 24 is protected against the ingress of water and other debris. The seal also adds a degree of structural coupling.

A preferred mounting connection 34 includes the structures explained above, which are secured in a preferred manner by the use of a bolt 36, a first coupling piece or washer 38, a second coupling piece or washer 39 and a nut 40 clamped threaded to one end of the bolt 36 to rest against the backing piece 28. The mounting connection 34 is configured to provide a mechanical connection between the mounting extension 14 and at least a portion of the light fitting 24. More specifically, the coupling piece 38 includes a central opening 29 (FIG. 4) through which the bolt 36 can be inserted. After it is inserted in this manner, the bolt 36 passes through an opening in the extreme stage 17 and then an opening in the backing piece 28. The nut 40 is brought into contact with the bolt 36 and attracts the bolt and the coupling piece 38 to a juncture of splicing with an inner end surface of the end cap 17. This serves to firmly engage the annular flange 15 against the portion 32 of flange (and seal 30). Each of the mounting extensions, except for the most central extension, is joined in an identical or similar manner. It will be understood that other mounting connections can be used and that the mounting connection described above is only a preferred connection and it is not intended to limit the invention to the specific version shown. As shown, the light source 43 is preferably provided as an integrated assembly with the lens 21. The assembly includes a carrier or case within which a suitable light bulb or other source 47 is mounted. The inner seal 23 allows the assembly to be removably mounted to the opening in the flange 49. The flange 49 is an annular rim in which the light source 43 and more particularly the holder 45 is inserted for a coupling of fitting when using the inner ring 23. Although a particular mounting connection has been described above, it is understood that other mounting connections may be used and incorporated herein according to the present invention. For example, selectively releasable spring-loaded fastening mechanisms can be used to reduce the number of discrete parts, ie bolt 36, coupling piece 38 and nut 40. A drive button can be conveniently located adjacent to one or each of the mounting extensions, to allow an individual to selectively release the fixing mechanism to apply / remove the sun visor 10 (of) a vehicle. There are numerous ways to provide a mechanical connection between the mounting extensions and an associated passageway accessory and many such ways may be appropriate for use in this invention.

Operation and Method During operation, the present invention provides a sun visor mounted on the vehicle and a method for mounting the same. The parasol is versatile, resistant and extremely convenient for the owner of a vehicle to mount, use and enjoy. The method for mounting the parasol of the present invention provides a quick and convenient means by which an individual either in the factory or manufacturing plant installs the parasol as part of the original equipment of the vehicle or as a reconversion of the owner of the parasol into a vehicle owned in the present. In order to mount the preferred sun visor in a vehicle, the vehicle must be provided with a variety of appropriate and suitably located light fittings or similar features. The exemplary characteristics are as shown in the sectional view at 24 in Figure 5. Such pass-through characteristics typically maintain, surround or contain a light source or light bulb to provide illumination. Additionally, such light fittings typically include a lens, which protects the light source retained within the light fitting. If such a lens is provided over the light fitting 24, ^^ will usually be removed first. After removing or possibly adjusting the lens, the original light source (located inside the light fitting) must be removed. Alternatively, the same light source which is part of the original lighting structure of the truck cab can be used as a light source in the sun visor. After removing the original light source in each of the passing light fixtures, the hood 10 is ready for mounting on the vehicle. One aspect of the invention, which is more convenient, is the fact that the hood 10 can be mounted on a vehicle by using a structure, which is already in place on the vehicle and without irreversible changes being made. That is, it is not necessary to provide any additional mounting features externally to the vehicle body, for example drilled holes, mounting brackets and the like, for the purpose of mounting the hood. After this point of view, the integrity of the vehicle body is maintained. In order to mount a sunshade according to the present invention, each of the mounting extensions 14 must first be inserted into an associated light fitting 24. The mounting extensions are preferably dimensioned in such a way that at least a portion thereof forms a snap fit with at least part of the passing light fitting. The mounting extensions are conveniently located in such a way that each is aligned with a respective passing light fixture along a central or longitudinal axis. Thus, it is contemplated that the insertion of each of the mounting extensions to a respective one of the passing light fittings would be carried out substantially simultaneously and along the central or longitudinal axis. Each mounting extension 14 should be inserted far enough to a respective passage clearance accessory, such that an annular shoulder 15 (FIG. 5) on the mounting extension is brought into abutment contact with an annular flange portion 32. , which is part of the accessory or characteristic of the cabin. This helps to form the snap fit mentioned above. The seal 30 ensures that when the mounting extension 14 is inserted in this manner, the area inside the receiving wall 26 is protected against the ingress of water and other debris.

Additionally, it will be appreciated that the frusto-conical configuration of the main body of the mounting extension 14, may serve in some constructions of particular light fittings, to exert a radially outwardly directed pressure on the passing light fitting, which together with the mounting connection described above and below, it can serve to mount the mounting extension more firmly on, or inside the light fitting. In such instances, the receptacle to which the mounting extension 14 is inserted could have a complementary configuration. Once the mounting extensions are inserted as described above, the methods preferably include applying a fastener or otherwise driving or restricting the sun visor 10 in the direction of the vehicle 16 to ensure that the sun visor remains securely retained against the sun visor. vehicle. More specifically, the mounting connection 34 in Figure 5 includes a bolt 36 and a coupling piece 38. The coupling piece can take the form of a standard washer, which is sized appropriately to contact the inner surface of the end cap 17. First, the bolt 36 is inserted into the mounting extension 14, such that it extends through: a) an opening or hole in the end cap 17; and b) an opening or hole in the back or back piece 28. After this, a washer 39 and a nut 40 are applied to the end of the bolt. The subsequent threaded advance of the screw serves to attract the bolt and hence the coupling part 38 in confronting engagement with the inner surface of the end cap 17. After this, the light source 43 can be inserted or slid into place, as the case may be. A lens 21 with an appropriate light hole, such as that shown in Figure 3 can be provided and fixed separately on or within each of the openings or holes 20 of light in the body 12 of the sun visor. It will be understood that each lens with a light hole can be provided and fixed separately on or within a respective one of the openings or holes or that the lens with light hole can form an integral part of a light source (such as the source 43). of light in Figure 5) that is provided on the carrier 45. The above operation is repeated for each of the mounting extensions as may be provided. With the hood 10, conveniently attached to the vehicle 16, the vehicle is configured for operation and the occupant or occupants thereof are provided with a shaded area on the windshield, which greatly reduces the blinding glare of the sun and the accumulation of heat inside the vehicle cabin. The invention has been described in more or less specific language in terms of aspects and structural, methodological or other characteristics. It will be more appropriately understood that the invention is not necessarily limited to the specific forms shown and described. Other structures and equivalent features may also be within the concepts of the invention, which are appropriately protected under the concession of the patent rights sought. Accordingly, the invention is claimed in an effort to define the invention, but the various forms or modifications which the invention may take are difficult or impossible to define with certainty. Good criteria must be used to properly interpret the scope of protection, which will be applied appropriately with respect to these new and inventive concepts.

It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known to the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention is that which is clear from the present description of the invention.

Having described the invention as above, the content of the following is claimed as property.

Claims (32)

Claims

1. A parasol or visor for mounting on a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: A parasol body or visor configured for mounting on a vehicle, adjacent to the front windshield of a vehicle; the body of the parasol projects a shaded area on the windshield; at least one opening or light hole in the body of the sun visor; at least one mounting extension attached to the body of the sun visor and projecting rearwards thereof, to form an operative connection between the body of the sun visor and the vehicle; the at least one mounting extension forms at least one portion of cavity or enclosure from which the light is transported to the at least one light aperture.

2. The sun visor according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a light source for irradiating light through at least one light aperture.

3. The sun visor according to claim 1, characterized in that there is a plurality of the mounting extensions.

4. The sun visor according to claim 1, characterized in that there is a plurality of the mounting extensions; and further comprising a light source for radiating light through the at least one light aperture.

5. The sun visor according to claim 1, characterized in that there is a plurality of the mounting extensions; and further comprising a plurality of light sources; at least most of the plurality of mounting extensions are operatively associated with a respective one of the plurality of light sources.

6. The sun visor according to claim 1, characterized in that there is a plurality of the mounting extensions; and further comprising a light source for irradiating light through at least one light aperture; wherein at least one of the operative connections between the sun visor body and the vehicle is an electrical connection that serves to provide electric power to the light source.

7. The sun visor according to claim 1, characterized in that there is a plurality of the mounting extensions; and further comprising a plurality of light source; at least most of the plurality of mounting extensions are operatively associated with a respective one of the plurality of light sources; wherein at least one of the operating connections between the body of the sun visor and the vehicle is an electrical connection that serves to provide electrical power to the plurality of light sources.

8. A parasol for mounting on a vehicle adjacent to a front windshield thereof, characterized in that it comprises: a body of the sun visor configured to project a shaded area on the windshield; at least one extension of the assembly attached to the body of the parasol and extending therefrom; at least one mounting connection configured to provide a mechanical connection between the at least one mounting extension and a passing light fitting on the vehicle; by means of which the parasol can be conveniently added to the vehicle in the light fitting.

9. The sun visor according to claim 8, characterized in that it also comprises at least one light opening in the sun visor body.

10. The sun visor according to claim 8, characterized in that there is a plurality of the mounting extensions.

11. The sun visor according to claim 8, characterized in that there is a plurality of the mounting extensions and further comprises a plurality of light openings in the sun visor body.

12. The sun visor according to claim 8, characterized in that it further comprises: at least one light opening in the sun visor body; at least one passing light on the sun visor to irradiate light through the at least one light aperture.

13. The sun visor according to claim 8, characterized in that it further comprises: at least one light opening in the sun visor body; at least one lens in the light aperture to cover the light aperture insofar as it allows light to be radiated therethrough; at least one passing light on the parasol to irradiate light through at least one light aperture.

14. The sun visor according to claim 8, characterized in that there is a plurality of the mounting extensions, at least some of the plurality of the mounting extensions are dimensioned to retain a light source; and further comprises an electrical connection between the vehicle and at least most of the plurality of mounting extensions; The electrical connection serves to provide electrical power to a light source which can be retained by most of the plurality of mounting extensions.

15. The sun visor according to claim 8, characterized in that there is a plurality of the mounting extensions, at least most of the plurality of the mounting extensions are sized to retain a light source; and further comprises a plurality of light sources, each of which is retained by a respective one of at least most of the plurality of mounting extensions.

16. A vehicle or parasol assembly or assembly, characterized in that it comprises: a vehicle; the vehicle comprises a front windshield and at least one passageway accessory adjacent to the windshield; a body of the parasol; the body of the parasol serves to project a shaded area for a vehicle occupant; and at least one extension of the mounting for interconnecting the body of the sun visor with at least a portion of at least one light fitting.

17. The assembly or assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that there are a plurality of light fittings and a plurality of mounting extensions; each of the plurality of mounting extensions is associated with a respective one of the passing light characteristics.

18. The assembly or assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that it further comprises at least one mounting connection configured to provide a mechanical connection between the at least one mounting extension and a light fitting on the vehicle; by which the parasol can be conveniently added to the vehicle in the passing light fixture.

19. The assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that there are a plurality of light fittings and a plurality of mounting extensions; each of the plurality of mounting extensions is associated with a respective one of the passing light fittings; and comprises at least one mounting connection configured to provide a mechanical connection between at least one of the plurality of mounting extensions and light fitting on the vehicle; by means of which the parasol can be conveniently added to the vehicle's passing light accessory.

20. The assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that there is a plurality of mounting extensions at least the majority of which are dimensioned to retain a light source.

21. The assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that there are a plurality of mounting extensions, at least the majority of which is dimensioned to retain a light source; and further comprises a plurality of light sources, each of which is retained by a respective one of at least most of the mounting extensions.

22. The assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that there are a plurality of mounting extensions, at least the majority of which is dimensioned to retain a light source; and further comprising at least one mounting connection configured to provide a mechanical connection between at least one of the mounting extensions and a passing light fitting on the vehicle; by which the parasol can be conveniently added to the vehicle in the passing light fixture.

23. The assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that there are a plurality of mounting extensions, at least most of which are dimensioned to retain a light source and further comprises: a plurality of light sources, each of which is retained by a respective one of at least most of the mounting extensions; and at least one mounting connection configured to provide a mechanical connection between at least one of the plurality of mounting extensions and a passing light accessory on the vehicle; by means of which the parasol can be conveniently added to the vehicle in the light fitting.

24. The assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that it further comprises at least one mounting connection, configured to provide a mechanical connection between at least one mounting extension and a light fitting on the vehicle; the at least one mounting connection comprises a bolt, a portion of which is brought into contact with at least one mounting extension and a portion of the lumen fitting; by which the parasol can be conveniently added to the vehicle in the passing light fixture.

25. The assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that there are a plurality of mounting extensions, at least the majority of which is dimensioned to retain a light source; and further comprising: a plurality of light sources, each of which is retained by a respective one of the at least most of the mounting extensions; and at least one mounting connection configured to provide a mechanical connection between at least one of the plurality of mounting extensions and a passing light accessory in the vehicle; the at least one mounting connection comprises a bolt, a portion of which is brought into contact with at least one of the plurality of extensions of the assembly and a portion of the lumen fitting; by means of which the parasol can be conveniently added to the vehicle in the light fitting.

26. A method for mounting a sun visor on a vehicle, adjacent to a front windshield thereof, characterized in that it comprises the steps of: finding at least one passageway accessory on the vehicle adjacent to the windshield; provide a parasol body; mounting the body of the sun visor on the vehicle by using at least one light fitting for at least part of the structural support used to retain the body of the sun visor on the vehicle; whereby, the parasol projects a shaded area on the windshield.

27. The method according to claim 26, characterized in that it further comprises providing at least one mounting extension connected to the body of the sun visor and extending away from it; at least one mounting extension comprises at least part of the structural support used to retain the body of the sun visor on the vehicle.

28. The method according to claim 26, characterized in that it further comprises the steps of providing at least one light opening in the sun visor body; and providing at least one passageway light on the parasol body, to irradiate light through at least one light aperture.

29. The method according to claim 26, characterized in that it further comprises the steps of: providing at least one light opening in the sun visor body; providing at least one passing light on the body of the sun visor to irradiate light through at least one light opening; and providing at least one lens in the light aperture, to cover at least one light aperture, while allowing light to be radiated therethrough.

30. The method according to claim 26, characterized in that the assembly step comprises: providing at least one mounting connection configured to provide a mechanical connection between the body of the sun visor and at least one light fitting; and connecting the at least one mounting connection between the body of the sun visor and the at least one light fitting.

31. The method according to claim 36, characterized in that it further comprises: providing at least one mounting connection attached to the body of the sun visor and extending away from it; the at least one mounting extension comprises at least part of the structural support used to retain the body of the sun visor on the vehicle; providing at least one mounting connection configured to provide a mechanical connection between the at least one mounting extension and the at least one lighting accessory; and joining at least one mounting connection between the at least one mounting extension and the at least one lighting accessory.

32. The method according to claim 26, characterized in that it further comprises: providing at least one mounting extension attached to the sun visor and extending away from it; the at least one mounting extension comprises at least part of the structural support used to retain the body of the sun visor on the vehicle; providing at least one mounting connection configured to provide a mechanical connection between the at least one mounting extension and the at least one passageway accessory; and joining the at least one mounting connection between the at least one mounting extension and the at least one lighting accessory; wherein the at least one mounting connection comprises a bolt, a portion of which extends through the at least one mounting extension to engage with a portion of the at least one lumen fitting.