US4394043A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Sun visor
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
•
Filing: 1981-06-15
•
Granted: 1983-07-19
•
Expires: 2001-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A sun visor for a motor vehicle comprises a mounting bracket having a shaft projecting therefrom. A visor panel is rotatably mounted on the shaft by a connector. A clip connected to the visor panel comprises a spring leaf which exerts a radial force on the shaft to resist rotation and a radial ridge formation which engages with a complementary groove formation on the shaft to resist axial movement of the panel along the shaft thereby avoiding the need for further fasteners.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael B. Moulding
- 👤 Klaus Muller
- 👤 Gerhard Mack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; B60J3/0204; B60J3/0213; B60J3/0265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A sun visor comprising a mounting bracket having a longitudinally extending shaft projecting therefrom, a visor panel mounted on the shaft for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and a mounting clip connected to the visor panel for rotation therewith and including a spring leaf which exerts a radial force on the shaft which resists rotation of the visor panel on the shaft, characterized in that the spring leaf and the shaft include complementary interengaging radial formations which engage each other to resist axial movement of the visor panel along the shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A sun visor comprising a mounting bracket having a longitudinally extending shaft projecting therefrom, a visor panel mounted on the shaft for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and a mounting clip connected to the visor panel for rotation therewith and including a spring leaf which exerts a radial force on the shaft which resists rotation of the visor panel on the shaft, characterized in that the spring leaf and the shaft include complementary interengaging radial formations which engage each other to resist axial movement of the visor panel along the shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sun visor according to claim 1, wherein the said formations comprise a groove and a ridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sun visor according to claim 2, wherein the shaft includes a circumferential groove, and the spring leaf includes a ridge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A sun visor according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the clip is formed as an integral stamping.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A sun visor according to claim 4, wherein the clip includes one or more flanges having an aperture through which the shaft passes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A sun visor according to claim 5, wherein at least one flange has two arms between which the visor panel is gripped.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-07-18 | 1987-01-17 | 1987-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-07-18 | 1991-01-17 | 1991-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-07-18 | 1995-01-17 | 1995-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |